New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 2/6/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The New York Knicks invade Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday 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 been on fire as they are now gunning for a ninth straight victory after outlasting the Nuggets in a thrilling 134-127 double overtime win on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 42 points, eight rebounds and nine assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points with 12 rebounds on nine of 13 shooting while OG Anunoby chipped in with 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

As a team, the Knicks shot 50 percent from the field and 18 of 50 from the 3-point line as they failed to close out the fourth quarter and the first overtime despite holding the lead in the final seconds. However, they made up for it the second overtime with a decisive 11-2 run to finally secure the win in front of a raucous home crowd.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in great shape as they have won 12 of their last 16 games overall. They were riding a three-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Wizards in a 126-117 loss last night. Cade Cunningham led the team with 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Duncan Robinson added 21 points while Ausar Thompson chipped in with 13 points, nine rebounds, four steals and two blocks.

As a team, the Pistons shot 47 percent from the field and nine of 33 from the 3-point line as they went on a run in the second quarter to cut an early 22-point deficit to just one point. However, they leaked another 39 points in the third quarter to allow the Wizards to escape with the big upset win in the end. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last seven games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last seven night games.
• The Pistons have lost five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Little Caesars Arena against teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pistons’ last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Isaiah Stewart ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.7) this season.
• Duncan Robinson ranks 14th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Mikal Bridges is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
• Jalen Brunson ranks 8th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.3).
• The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.4).
• The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.6).
• The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.5).

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Knicks are shorthanded for this one, as Miles McBride is still out, and they are keeping an eye on Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns, who are both questionable. The Pistons are still missing Tobias Harris and Dario Saric, and Jalen Duren is listed as day-to-day. Both teams are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum, but the Pistons are playing their second game of a back-to-back set after laying an egg against the lowly Wizards last night.

This opens the door for the surging Knicks. This should be a close one, and you could argue for either side here, but I am leaning towards the Knicks, assuming that Hart and Towns are both able to suit up.

Peter Tran's Pick: New York +1