NBA : Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Odds & Prediction

Game Info: April 21, 2025 7:30PM EDT @ Madison Square Garden

The Knicks have recently rediscovered their beats after a string of narrow losses, which were followed by fantastic wins such as last night’s confident win over Detroit. Meanwhile, the Pistons are trying to erase their disappointing recent past and once again become the team that just beat New York at home.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Pistons 3.21 , Knicks 1.37

Spread: Pistons +6.5 , Knicks -6.5

Over/Under: 220.5

Team Recent Performance

Detroit Pistons

On April 20, they were humbled on the road against the Knicks, losing by 112-123 and not covering as 7-point underdogs while going over 221 in the total. They lost again to the Nets 105-113 on April 14, failing to cover +4.5 as the total went over from 210.5. The Cavaliers bested them on April 12, losing by a slim 102-108, missing the cover as 4-point underdogs, with the total staying under 223. But on April 11, they beat the Knicks 115-106 at home, a match that did not cross the 229 barrier while having a cover as 4-point favorites. On April 9, there was the slimmest margin of defeat: 117-119 against Boston, minus 2.5 on the covers while the total went over 224.5.

New York Knicks

On April 20, they took down the Pistons, winning 123-112 at home, while also covering the -7 spread and the total soared above 221. On April 14, they overcame the Nets 113-105 on the road while covering a line of -4.5; total went over 210.5. They lost to the Cavaliers, 102-108, at home on April 12, failing to cover -4, and the total went under 223. One day earlier, they lost in Detroit to the Pistons, 106-115, as four-point underdogs, and the total dipped beneath 229. On April 9, they lost 117-119 to Boston but covered +2.5, the total going over 224.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The New York Knicks have totally bested the Detroit Pistons, boasting a 7-3 record with the latter managing only 3 wins out of 10 matches played this season. The teams are equal even when it comes to the spread, 5-5, and both also feature overs in seven of their last ten matches. When it comes to offense, the Knicks have much proved effective, scoring in average 119.9 per game and 61.6 in the first half while the Pistons are just between 110.5 points and 55.0 at the half. New York also tops field goals scored 49.78 versus 49.16, rebounds; 42.8 versus 38.2, three-point shots made 143/360 against 137/340, and steals 9.0 against 6.4 thus also showing a stronger all around performance statistically. 

Team Injuries Update

Detroit Pistons

Jaden Ivey (PG, leg) is out.

New York Knicks

There are no reported injuries.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The New York Knicks will win and cover the spread with the total going over 220.5.

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