Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The New York Knicks (10-7) welcome the Detroit Pistons (2-15) to Madison Square Garden Thursday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pistons at Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Knicks won all 4 meetings last season

The Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-91 Tuesday, covering as an 11.5-point home favorite. New York is 9-6-2 against the spread (ATS) this season and is 1-3 ATS over its last 4 games. It is 4-3-1 ATS at home. The Knicks are led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 24.1 points per game (PPG). They have won 5 of their last 7 games.

The Pistons lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 133-107 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home underdog. Detroit started the season 2-1, but has now lost 14 straight games and is 7-10 ATS on the season. It is 4-10 ATS over its losing streak. The Pistons are led by G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 22.2 PPG.

Pistons at Knicks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +640 (bet $100 to win $640) | Knicks -950 (bet $950 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +13.5 (-110) | Knicks -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Pistons at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 117, Pistons 105

Moneyline

PASS.

The Knicks at -950 just doesn't make much sense as it is far too expensive. However, the Pistons have lost 14 straight and will likely make it 15 here.

Against the spread

LEAN PISTONS +13.5 (-110).

Neither the Pistons nor the Knicks have covered well over the last week. Detroit is 1-3 ATS over its last 4, as is New York. The Pistons are actually 1-0 ATS as a double-digit underdog.

The Knicks are 2-0 ATS as a double-digit favorite, both of which were dominant wins over the Hornets. Detroit is a heavy underdog and isn't this much worse than New York. Take PISTONS +13.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 217.5 (-112).

The Knicks rank 2nd in offensive rebounding rate while the Pistons sit 9th in defensive rebounding rate. Detroit ranks 5th in offensive rebounding rate. Both teams should be able to generate ample 2nd-chance opportunities.

The Knicks are 7-10 O/U, but they are 4-3 O/U over their last 7 games. They have scored at least 115 points in 4 of their last 7 games. The Pistons have allowed 125-plus points in 3 straight games and have tallied at least 107 in 3 straight. They have gone Over in 3 of their last 5.

Take OVER 217.5 (-112).

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