Pistons vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 29

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  • The Knicks are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 212.5 points
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The Detroit Pistons visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in New York, NY, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Pistons vs Knicks Over/Under is 212.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 44-40 against the spread, while the Knicks are 42-42 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+5.5 -110O 212.5 -110+180
New York Knicks -5.5 -110U 212.5 -110-220

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Tuesday‘s game with 73.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pistons and Knicks.

Knicks vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 55.3% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 75 games (+20.07 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 43 away games (+15.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 60 games (+15.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 44 of their last 71 games (+15.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 3Q Spread in 39 of their last 60 games (+14.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games (+14.45 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 43 games (+9.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games at home (+9.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+9.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 11 of their last 15 games (+8.75 Units / 51% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 44-40 (-0.05 Units / -0.05% ROI).

  • 45-41 against the Moneyline (+1.45 Units / 0.93% ROI)
  • 43-41 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -2.22% ROI)
  • 41-43 against the Under for game total points (-6.3 Units / -6.66% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 42-42 (-4.2 Units / -4.44% ROI).

  • 54-32 against the Moneyline (-9 Units / -3.46% ROI)
  • 44-41 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -1.16% ROI)
  • 41-44 against the Under for game total points (-7.45 Units / -7.87% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 55 games (-24.45 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 87 games (-19.95 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 87 games (-19.32 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 85 games (-19.22 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 62 games (-16.60 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 85 games (-31.55 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 71 games (-25.00 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 79 games (-24.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 73 games (-21.40 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-20.50 Units / -23% ROI)

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

The Pistons were 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Pistons were 7-25 (.219) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pistons were 5-33 (.132) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

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

The Knicks are 34-9 (.791) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .585

The Knicks were 2-6 (.250) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Knicks were 29-11 (.725) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Knicks are 4-11 (.267) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .391

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 10.4 fast break points per game (850 points/82 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Pistons have averaged 14.9 second chance points per game (1,222 points/82 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Pistons have averaged 18.5 fast break points per game (1,519 points/82 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5

The Pistons averaged 109.9 points per game (9,010 points/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have made 12.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Knicks have averaged 115.8 points per game (9,494 points/82 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.8

The Knicks have a TS% of 53% this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Knicks have averaged 1.30 points per shot (9,494 points/7,315 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

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

The Pistons have blocked 432 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Pistons have averaged 7.1 steals per game (578 steals/81 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Pistons have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,183 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (324 blocks/82 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (660 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,800 rebounds/82 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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