Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/19/25
At 6:00 ET, the Knicks (-286) will host the Pistons (+237) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The Knicks are favored by 7 points and the over/under line is set at 220.5.
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 51-31, while the Pistons are 6th in the East at 44-38. Detroit has lost two straight games.
DETROIT PISTONS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -7
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 6:00 ET on Saturday, April 19th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-128 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 26 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and knocking down 14 threes.
Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
The Pistons fell to 44-38 on the season after a 140-133 road loss to the Bucks on Sunday. Detroit, who entered the game as -8.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 273 points far exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 222.5.
Milwaukee’s 11-0 run early on put Detroit in a hole, as the Bucks led 43-25 after the 1st quarter. The Pistons fought back, winning the next three quarters, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Malik Beasley connected on 7 threes at a 63.6% clip, leading the Pistons with 23 points in their loss to the Bucks. Lindy Waters and Marcus Sasser each added 18 points, with Waters hitting 6 threes despite shooting 37.5% from the field.
Detroit made 22 threes, shooting 37.3% from deep and 47.7% overall. Beasley scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Sasser added 10 points in the 4th.
The Pistons struggled defensively in the 1st quarter, giving up 43 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters, allowing 28, 27, and 25 points, respectively. Despite the improved defense in the later quarters, they still allowed the Bucks to shoot 58% from the field.
Detroit also had trouble defending the three-point line, where Milwaukee hit 23 threes at a 52% clip. The Pistons sent the Bucks to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Pistons recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.
Will New York Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
The Knicks wrapped up the regular season with a 113-105 win over the Nets on Sunday, moving to 51-31. New York covered the spread as 4-point favorites, and the game’s total of 218 points went over the 211-point line.
New York’s 17-0 run was the turning point, as they extended their lead from 79-71 to 96-71. The Knicks outscored the Nets 27-17 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, winning the final period 24-22.
Landry Shamet knocked down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip, finishing with 29 points in the Knicks’ win over the Nets. Cameron Payne added 21 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%.
As a team, the Knicks made 16 threes, shooting 38.1% from deep and 43% overall. Precious Achiuwa contributed 18 points, including 12 in the opening quarter.
Despite a rough start, allowing 37 points in the 1st quarter, the Knicks tightened up defensively, giving up just 17 points in the 3rd quarter and 22 in the 4th to secure the win. They held the Nets to 12 made threes on 34% shooting from beyond the arc.
New York sent Brooklyn to the line 25 times, where the Nets made 17 free throws. The Knicks also grabbed 30 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while adding 10 steals and 3 blocks.