| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-13 | 27-9 |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Monday, January 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
The New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons collide at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have cooled off a bit recently as they are now on a three-game losing streak after getting routed by the 76ers in a 130-119 loss on Saturday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 31 points on 10 of 21 shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points with 14 rebounds while OG Anunoby chipped in with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists.
As a team, the Knicks shot 43 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the 76ers from the start, allowing 66 points in the first half and trailing by as many as 19 points. This was too much to overcome with the bench misfiring in this one. Miles McBride had a nice game of 20 points on six of nine shooting off the bench, but no other reserve scored more than six points.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in decent form as they’ve won five of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Cavaliers in a 114-110 road win last night. Cade Cunningham led the team with 27 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Daniss Jenkins added 25 points with five assists on seven of 10 shooting off the bench while Duncan Robinson chipped in with 12 points.
As a team, the Pistons shot 41 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 47 points in the second quarter to turn a nine-point deficit into a 13-point lead. This proved to be crucial as the Cavaliers cut the Pistons’ lead to just two points with 1:16 left in the fourth quarter, before the Pistons escaped with the narrow win on the road. Cunningham had an off night as he shot just two of 22 from the field but Jenkins played a crucial role with an efficient night off the bench.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last six games against the Knicks after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games following a road win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage against the Pistons.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last five games against the Knicks following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Knicks are still missing a couple of players with Josh Hart and Landry Shamet still ruled out, while the Pistons are missing Tobias Harris, Caris LeVert and Jalen Duren. The Pistons head into this contest as the team in better form over the past three games. They looked great in last night’s gritty win over the Cavaliers, but the Pistons are still banged up and are playing their second game of a back to back set. The Knicks need a win to get their season back on track, and I think they can get the job done at this short line.