Knicks vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 5

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The New York Knicks visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Knicks vs Pistons Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 19-16 against the spread, while the Pistons are 19-16 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks O
Detroit Pistons U

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Monday‘s game with 74.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Pistons.

Pistons vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 67 games (+12.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.85 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games (+8.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 38 of their last 67 games (+7.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 52 of their last 93 games (+6.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 47 of their last 76 games (+15.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 50 of their last 81 games (+15.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 64 games (+15.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+12.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 34 games (+12.85 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 19-16 (+1.4 Units / 3.54% ROI).

  • 24-12 against the Moneyline (+6.35 Units / 6.24% ROI)
  • 21-15 against the Over for game total points (+4.5 Units / 11.36% ROI)
  • 15-21 against the Under for game total points (-8.1 Units / -20.45% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 19-16 (+1.4 Units / 3.63% ROI).

  • 26-9 against the Moneyline (+11.35 Units / 13.01% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Over for game total points (-2.8 Units / -7.27% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Under for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.82% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 88 games (-24.25 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 36 of their last 80 games (-21.33 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2H Spread in 35 of their last 82 games (-17.45 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 88 games (-16.85 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 16 of their last 44 games at home (-16.65 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 87 games (-35.65 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 87 games (-23.50 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 96 games (-23.40 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 41 of their last 96 games (-22.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 98 games (-21.35 Units / -19% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Pistons have averaged 6.3 blocks per game (221 blocks/35 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 10.1 steals per game (354 steals/35 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,336/3,006) this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Knicks are 22-12 (.647) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Knicks were 2-15 (.118) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

The Knicks are 43-5 (.896) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .706

The Knicks are 39-29 (.574) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.3 blocks per game (221 blocks/35 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 10.1 steals per game (354 steals/35 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,336/3,006) this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are 22-12 (.647) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Knicks were 2-15 (.118) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

The Knicks are 43-5 (.896) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .706

The Knicks are 39-29 (.574) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.3 blocks per game (221 blocks/35 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 10.1 steals per game (354 steals/35 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,336/3,006) this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are 22-12 (.647) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Knicks were 2-15 (.118) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

The Knicks are 43-5 (.896) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .706

The Knicks are 39-29 (.574) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .453


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