Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction NBA Picks

New York Knicks (26-14) vs Detroit Pistons (20-19)

January 13, 2025 at 07:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: New York Knicks -6.5 — Over/Under: 225

The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks duke it out at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Pick.

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have been in great shape as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after beating the Raptors in a 123-114 win on Saturday. Tim Hardaway Jr drained seven 3-pointers to lead the team with 27 points on nine of 13 shooting, Cade Cunningham racked up a triple-double of 22 points with 10 rebounds and 17 assists while Malik Beasley chipped in with 18 points off the bench. As a team, the Pistons shot 52 percent from the field and 19 of 33 from the 3-point line. The Pistons trailed at halftime despite scoring 65 points in the first half, before they started to play better defense in the second half to earn the narrow victory at home.

New York Knicks

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in a bit of a rut as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall. The Knicks will be feeling much better after blowing past the Bucks in a 140-106 home win last night. Jalen Brunson led the team with 44 points and six assists on 16 of 26 shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points with 18 rebounds and four assists while Cameron Payne chipped in with 18 points off the bench. As a team, the Knicks shot 58 percent from the field and 18 of 41 from the 3-point line. The Knicks stormed out of the gates with 75 points in the first half to take the early lead and they just kept piling on the points to finish with their best win of the season. The Knicks will face the 76ers and Timberwolves following this one.

Why the New York Knicks will win

The Pistons have lost 19 of their last 20 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
The Knicks have won 14 of their last 15 night games against the Pistons.
The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Pistons have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Pistons have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Knicks’ last six games at Madison Square Garden following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Pistons’ last five games as road underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

New York Knicks Player Facts

Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (25.5) this season.
OG Anunoby rank 10th in the league for total steals + blocks (92) this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

Jalen Duren ranks 11th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.5) this season.
Tobias Harris ranks 30th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.6%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.8).
The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (65.0%).
The Pistons rank 28th in the league for steals per game this season (7.4).
The Pistons rank 28th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.3).