Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks will host the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are currently favored by 10 points and have won four straight games. On the other hand, the Pistons have lost three straight and are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
This Eastern Conference matchup can be seen on MSG and the over/under line is currently set at 225.5.
DETROIT PISTONS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Pistons +10
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-129 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 30 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.
Do the Pistons Have a Shot at a Road Win?
The Pistons dropped to 9-15 on the season after a 130-120 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. Detroit was +12.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 250 points went well over the pre-game line of 221.5.
Boston’s 12-0 run early in the game put Detroit in a tough spot, as the Celtics jumped out to a 19-4 lead. The Pistons fought back, winning the 4th quarter 32-27, but they couldn’t overcome the 103-88 deficit they faced heading into the final period.
In their 130-120 loss to the Celtics, the Pistons shot 51.2% from the field and connected on 20 threes at a 51.3% clip. Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris each scored 27 points, with Harris hitting 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency.
Malik Beasley also made 6 threes, finishing with 23 points. Cunningham added 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley contributed 9 in the final period.
The Pistons struggled defensively against the Celtics, allowing 130 points in the loss. They gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, before tightening up slightly in the 4th, where they allowed 27 points.
Detroit’s defense couldn’t contain Boston’s three-point shooting, as the Celtics hit 21 threes at a 39% clip. The Pistons sent Boston to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19. Defensively, Detroit recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.
Is a Home Win Possible for New York?
With a 125-101 win over the Hornets on Thursday, the Knicks improved to 14-8 this season. New York was favored by 14.5 points at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 226 points went over the 217.5-point line.
After the Hornets’ 10-0 run early, the Knicks responded by taking control. They outscored Charlotte 35-30 in the 2nd quarter and dominated the 3rd, holding the Hornets to 16 points while scoring 38. New York entered the 4th quarter with a 103-78 lead, allowing them to coast to victory despite being outscored 23-22 in the final period.
The Knicks shot 53.9% from the field and connected on 18 threes at a 54.5% clip in their win over the Hornets. Jalen Brunson hit 5 threes, shooting 83.3% from deep, and scored 19 of his 24 points in the 1st quarter.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 27 points and 16 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 4th quarter. OG Anunoby added 25 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd quarter.
Despite a slow start defensively, the Knicks tightened up in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 16 points to help secure a 125-101 win over the Hornets. Overall, New York gave up 101 points on 44% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Knicks allowed Charlotte to hit 15 threes at a 38% clip. They also sent the Hornets to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. New York finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.