NBA : New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Odds & Prediction

Game Info: May 1, 2025 7:30PM EDT @ Little Caesars Arena

The New York ball club has played well on the road but has been inconsistent at home, while the Detroit boys can prove they are a scrappy underdog that can take a close game. Both have their defensive toughness which would keep the scores low and the possessions tight.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Knicks 2.00 , Pistons 1.83

Spread: Knicks +1.5 , Pistons -1.5

Over/Under: 213

Team Recent Performance

New York Knicks

April 30, against the spread, another under game was lost by them 106-103 at home, with the total going under 215.5. They won on the road 94-93 as 2.5-point underdogs in a low-scoring game under 216.5 on April 28. On April 25, they scored a minor victory against Detroit, 118-116, also managing to cover the 1.5-point spread as the game went over 216.5. They were badly beaten at home on April 22, with the final score being 100-94, as they were 6.5-point favorites in an under game. Their best performance was April 20, when they won 123-112, easily covering the 7-point spread in an over.

Detroit Pistons

They pulled off a 106-103 upset win as 5.5-point underdogs on April 30, staying well under the total of 215.5. They lost narrowly to the Heat on April 28, 94-93, as 2.5-point favorites in another low-scoring contest that went under 216.5. They lost by two points, 118-116, as slight underdogs on April 25, having missed the cover by 1.5 points in a high-scoring affair going over 216.5. Their April 22 win was 100-94, being 6.5-point underdogs, under 221. They fell short against the spread on April 20, losing 123-112 with 7 points in a contest that went over.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Both the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons find themselves tied at 5 wins and 5 losses overall and against the spread (ATS). Six of the last ten games for each side have gone over the total. On average, New York scores 112.0 points per game, while the Pistons average 108.3. The Knicks also have a lead at halftime, scoring 58.3 points to the Pistons’ 52.7. Almost the same field-goal percentage was recorded by both squads, with the Knicks successfully sinking 47.39% and the Pistons sinking 47.09%. The average rebounds are in favor of the Pistons at 42.0, whereas the Knicks shoot better from three points and generate more steals, at 9.6 per game versus 6.8 per game for Detroit.

Team Injuries Update

New York Knicks

There are no reported injuries.

Detroit Pistons

Malik Beasley (PG, illness) and Isaiah Stewart (SF, knee) are questionable. Jaden Ivey (PG, leg) is out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Detroit Pistons will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 213.

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