Pistons vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 7

Knicks logo on the left and Pistons logo on the right
  • The Knicks are -9.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDDT | MSG

The Detroit Pistons visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 12-11 against the spread, while the Knicks are 11-10 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons O
New York Knicks U

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Saturday‘s game with 78.3% 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 Saturday‘s game with 62.6% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 44 away games (+20.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 42 away games (+19.09 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 54 games (+17.44 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 64 games (+10.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1Q Spread in 46 of their last 77 games (+10.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 47 games (+19.00 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 49 games at home (+15.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 68 games (+15.45 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 12-11 (-0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI).

  • 9-15 against the Moneyline (-4.35 Units / -15.76% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.33% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 11-10 (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-8 against the Moneyline (-2.8 Units / -3.73% ROI)
  • 13-9 against the Over for game total points (+3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI)
  • 9-13 against the Under for game total points (-5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 90 games (-27.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 47 games (-25.94 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 68 games (-25.60 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 46 of their last 95 games (-25.18 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 50 games (-21.40 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 71 games (-27.80 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 85 games (-23.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 54 games (-18.70 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 48 games (-18.23 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-18.07 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Pistons are 7-83 (.078) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .367

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

The Pistons are 18-101 (.151) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

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

The Knicks are undefeated (8-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

The Knicks were undefeated (10-0) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

The Knicks are 2-5 (.286) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Pistons have averaged 54.1 rebounds/game this season — T-6th-highest in the NBA.

The Knicks are 8-3 (.727) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .585

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons made 11.0 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Pistons are shooting 32% from three (128/397) at home this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,073 assists/ 665 TOs) in the first half last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pistons shot 46% (3,353/7,236) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 84% from the free throw line (363/434) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Knicks have averaged 8.3 second chance points per game (1,544 points/185 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks are shooting 41% from three (157/386) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (150 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3

The Pistons have averaged 6.4 steals per game (681 steals/106 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7

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 averaged 6.3 steals per game (321 steals/51 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have allowed an average of 1.59 points per shot (271 points/170 shots) in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.32

The Knicks have allowed opponents to shoot 47% from three (38/81) in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have allowed an eFG% of 64% in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 53%


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