NBA : Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Odds & Prediction

Game Info: April 19, 2025 6:00PM EDT @ Madison Square Garden

The Knicks are here today, probably as a turnaround after a rough run with some patches of brilliance but struggling with their lifestyle. The Pistons, meanwhile, look to have gotten up from the most depressing period, which included a shocking victory against these very Knicks. The newest series of battles has added some spice to the encounter, as both teams are looking for a statement victory.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Pistons 3.33 , Knicks 1.35

Spread: Pistons +7 , Knicks -7

Over/Under: 220.5

Team Recent Performance

Detroit Pistons

They lost to the Bucks 140-133 on April 14 as 9.5-point underdogs, knowing full well that the over on 222.5 points had been the winning market. Two days earlier came another loss in Milwaukee, this time by 125-119 as 4.5-point underdogs, with the over also hitting on 229.5. The only win came on April 11 when they beat the Knicks 115-106, covering the -4 spread by just a little while staying well under the total of 229. Earlier on April 8, they lost against the Kings 127-117 as 5.5-point underdogs, just passing the tally of 231 points. They also lost a 109-103 game on April 6 against the Grizzlies, failing to beat a 1-point spread and going under 238.5.

New York Knicks

As 4.5-point favorites, they overcame the Nets 113-105 on April 14, going over the 210.5 total. Two days earlier, they lost against the Cavaliers 108-102 as 4-point favorites and managed to go under the 223 total. The next day, they suffered another loss, this time against the Pistons, 115-106, as 4-point underdogs, not covering the 229 total. Two days before, they lost a close one, 119-117, against the Celtics but covered the +2.5 spread and went over 224.5. They finished the stretch on April 7 by beating the Suns 112-98 at home to cover the -9.5 spread, with the total finishing under 226.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The New York Knicks held a 7-3 record against the Detroit Pistons and have a dismal 3-7 in their last ten matches. Detroit is slightly ahead in spread at 5-4-1 while New York sits at 4-5-1. In addition, both teams have gone over in seven out of ten times. The Knicks at 119.7 points per game are miles ahead of the Pistons at 110.5. Halftime stat, New York up 62.7 to 55.3. On the offensive end, the Pistons edge the field with a 49.04% shooting percentage to 48.94% but lose in rebounds (43.9 vs 38.8), threes (143 vs 129), and steals (8.5 vs 6.4)

Team Injuries Update

Detroit Pistons

Cade Cunningham (PG, knee) and Jaden Ivey (PG, leg) are out.

New York Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns (C, knee), OG Anunoby (SG, thumb), Josh Hart (PG, knee), Jalen Brunson (PG, injury recovery), and Mitchell Robinson (C, injury recovery) are out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The New York Knicks will win but the Detroit Pistons will cover the spread with the total going over 220.5.

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