Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25
At 7:30 ET, the Detroit Pistons (+242) will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (-296). The Knicks are favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is 224.5.
Both teams are currently in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are 8th in the East with a record of 20-19, while the Knicks are 3rd in the East with a record of 26-14.
DETROIT PISTONS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -7.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-109 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 14 threes.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
The Pistons moved to 20-19 on the season with a 123-114 win over the Raptors on Saturday. Detroit, playing at home, were -5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 225.
Detroit went on a 13-0 run early, taking the score from 8-6 to 21-6. After a close 1st quarter (32-32) and losing the 2nd quarter 34-33, the Pistons took control by winning the 3rd quarter 34-27 and held the Raptors to 21 points in the 4th while scoring 24.
The Pistons shot 52.4% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 57.6% clip in their win over the Raptors. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 threes at 87.5% efficiency.
Cade Cunningham contributed a triple-double with 22 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Malik Beasley added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 80%. Hardaway scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 3rd.
Despite giving up 66 points in the first half, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 48 points to the Raptors. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points on 43% shooting.
The Pistons struggled to defend the three, as Toronto hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. Detroit also allowed 15 offensive rebounds but came up with 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Will the Knicks Find a Way to Win at Home?
With a decisive 140-106 victory over the Bucks on Sunday, the Knicks improved to 26-14 for the season. Playing at home, New York entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total score of 246 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 228 by 18 points.
A 12-0 run by the Knicks pushed the score from 75-62 to 87-62. They continued to dominate, outscoring Milwaukee 32-17 in the 4th quarter.
Jalen Brunson’s 44-point performance, including 23 in the opening quarter, propelled the Knicks to a 140-106 win over the Bucks. Brunson hit 5 threes at a 50% rate, while the Knicks connected on 18 triples, shooting 43.9% from deep and 58% overall.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 18 rebounds, with 13 points in the 2nd quarter. Cameron Payne contributed 18 points, 13 of which came in the 2nd period, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%.
Despite a shaky start, the Knicks tightened up defensively as the game went on, allowing just 17 points in the 4th quarter to secure a 140-106 win over the Bucks. New York limited Milwaukee to 10 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc.
The Knicks sent the Bucks to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. New York grabbed 39 defensive rebounds while allowing 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.