Pistons vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 26

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  • The Knicks are -11.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | MSG

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

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Pistons vs Knicks Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 27-28 against the spread, while the Knicks are 30-25 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+11.5 -115O 223.5 -110+475
New York Knicks -11.5 -105U 223.5 -110-650

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Monday‘s game with 88.9% 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 Knicks will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 77 games (+14.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 20 of their last 28 away games (+12.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 54 games (+12.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 3Q Spread in 17 of their last 23 games (+10.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+9.50 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 44 of their last 68 games (+19.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 32 games (+15.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games at home (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 68 games (+11.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+11.35 Units / 42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 27-28 (-3.8 Units / -6.17% ROI).

  • 8-48 against the Moneyline (-29.2 Units / -50.13% ROI)
  • 30-25 against the Over for game total points (+2.5 Units / 4.06% ROI)
  • 25-30 against the Under for game total points (-8 Units / -12.99% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 30-25 (+2.55 Units / 4.08% ROI).

  • 34-23 against the Moneyline (+7.15 Units / 5.6% ROI)
  • 23-34 against the Over for game total points (-14.4 Units / -22.97% ROI)
  • 34-23 against the Under for game total points (+8.7 Units / 13.88% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 68 games (-25.45 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-21.00 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 88 games (-19.20 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 70 games (-17.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 77 games (-44.60 Units / -56% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 77 games (-21.85 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 77 games (-18.20 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 54 games (-17.10 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 66 games (-15.60 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 3-15 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Pistons were 6-30 (.167) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Pistons are 13-48 (.213) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

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

The Knicks are 17-9 (.654) when they win the turnover margin this season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Pistons have averaged 15.4 turnovers per game this season — 2nd-highest in the NBA.

The Knicks are winless (0-12) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .254

The Knicks are 10-3 (.769) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Knicks were 18-9 (.667) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Injury Report: Knicks vs. PistonsMonday‘s Game, Feb. 26

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons): Suspension, Out
  • Quentin Grimes (Detroit Pistons): Knee, Game Time Decision

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (652 assists/ 405 TOs) on the road this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,884 assists/ 1,237 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (806 turnovers/52 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,136 points/136 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 19.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,029 rebounds/54 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.5

The Knicks have averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (2,215 points/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (640 assists/ 379 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 5.8 steals per game (303 steals/52 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons averaged 3.8 blocks per game (308 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pistons have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (283 blocks/68 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.5 steals per game (445 steals/68 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Knicks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (4,917 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 6.8 steals per game (921 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (213 blocks/54 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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