- Get expert betting predictions and analysis for the Pistons vs. Knicks.
- New York is -500 to win Round 1.
- The Pistons are 1.5-point favorites for Thursday’s Game 6.
The Detroit Pistons will look to stave off elimination again when they host the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena on TNT.
Detroit won 106-103 in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, reducing the series deficit to 3-2. All five games have come down to the fourth quarter, with 23 points separating these two teams in this series.
Here’s a look at the latest NBA betting lines for the Pistons vs. Knicks and my prediction ahead of Thursday’s Game 6:
Pistons vs. Knicks Odds: Game 6
- Pistons spread: +1.5
- Knicks spread: -1.5
- Total: 214.5
Pistons vs. Knicks Round 1 Odds
According to the latest NBA odds, the Knicks are -500 to win Round 1 for an implied probability of 83.33%. The Knicks were -425 favorites before the series, while the Pistons had +325 odds entering the opening round.
Pistons series price: +375
Knicks series price: -500
Pistons vs. Knicks Prediction: Game 6 Best Bet
Based on the updated NBA betting market, I’m backing Cade Cunningham’s rebounds prop (6.5) as my best bet for Game 6 in this Round 1 matchup.
Cunningham was my Most Improved Player odds sleeper pick (40/1), so I’ve been a believer in his stardom for quite some time. But he’s been even more impressive than I could have imagined in this series, which is why the Pistons have pushed this battle to six games.
In this Round 1 series, Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. His rebounding performance is particularly notable, as he averaged 6.1 boards per contest in the regular season.
Cunningham has cleared 6.5 rebounds in four straight games, including a pair of double-digit efforts. He’s leaving it all out on the floor in his 40.4 minutes per game.
I don’t know if the Pistons can force a Game 7, but I trust Cunningham to empty the tank to win a playoff game at home.
Game 6 prediction: Cade Cunningham over 6.5 rebounds (-110)
Pistons vs. Knicks Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Saturday, April 19 | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Monday, April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 3 | Thursday, April 24 | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 4 | Sunday, April 27 | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| Game 5 | Tuesday, April 29 | 7:30 p.m. ET | TNT |
| Game 6 | Thursday, May 1 | 7:30 p.m. ET | TNT |
| Game 7 | Saturday, May 3 | TBA | TBA |
Pistons vs. Knicks Series History
| Date | Home | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29 | NY | DET 106, NY 103 | DET +5.5 | Under 215.5 |
| April 27 | DET | NY 94, DET 93 | NY +2.5 | Under 216 |
| April 24 | DET | NY 118, DET 116 | NY -1.5 | Over 216 |
| April 21 | NY | DET 100, NY 94 | DET +6.5 | Under 221.5 |
| April 19 | NY | NY 123, DET 112 | NY -7 | Over 221.5 |
| April 10 | DET | DET 115, NY 105 | DET -3.5 | Under 229 |
| Jan. 13 | NY | DET 124, NY 119 | DET +8 | Over 224.5 |
| Dec. 7 | NY | DET 120, NY 111 | DET +8 | Over 222.5 |
| Nov. 21 | DET | NY 128, DET 98 | NY -6.5 | Over 219 |
Pistons Betting Insights & Trends
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When Was the Last Time the Pistons Won a Playoff Series?
The Pistons haven’t won a playoff series since 2008, when they reached the conference finals. Detroit has lost three first-round matchups over the last 17 years.
When Was the Last Time the Knicks Won a Playoff Series?
The Knicks have advanced to the conference semifinals in back-to-back years, earning a 4-2 series win over the Philadelphia 76ers during the opening round last summer.
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