Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/29/25
At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-224) will host the Detroit Pistons (+186) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 214.
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and it can be seen on TNT. The Knicks are currently on a two-game winning streak and have a record of 51-31, which has them ranked 3rd in the Eastern Conference. As for the Pistons, they are 6th in the East with a record of 44-38, and they have lost two straight games.
DETROIT PISTONS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -5.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, April 29th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 169-142 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 18 threes.
Can the Pistons Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Pistons fell to 44-38 on the season after a narrow 94-93 home loss to the Knicks on Sunday. Detroit, who were -2.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 187, well below the O/U line of 216.5.
Detroit made a strong push with a 10-0 run, taking the lead from 52-47 to 57-52. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Knicks 28-14, but couldn’t hold on in the 4th, where they were outscored 30-22.
In their 94-93 loss to the Knicks, the Pistons struggled offensively, shooting just 42.9% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 24.1% clip. Cade Cunningham led the way with a triple-double, posting 25 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Tobias Harris added 18 points and 8 boards.
Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 threes despite shooting 31.2% overall. Cunningham scored 12 of his points in the 3rd quarter, and added 7 more in the 4th, while Hardaway and Malik Beasley each chipped in 8 points in the final period.
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Pistons couldn’t hold off the Knicks, allowing 30 points in the 4th quarter and losing 94-93. Detroit’s defense was solid in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up just 21 and 14 points, respectively.
The Pistons held the Knicks to 37% shooting but struggled to defend the three, where New York hit 15 threes at a 45% clip. Detroit also sent the Knicks to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Pistons finished with 40 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 9 blocks.
Can the Knicks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Knicks improved to 51-31 on the season with a narrow 94-93 win over the Pistons on Sunday. New York, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points fell well short of the 216.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for just 187 points.
New York jumped out to a 29-19 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Pistons responded with a 10-0 run, taking the score from 52-47 to 57-52. After falling behind 71-64 going into the 4th quarter, the Knicks rallied, outscoring Detroit 30-22 in the final period to secure the win.
In their 94-93 win over the Pistons, the Knicks shot just 37.4% from the field, but their three-point shooting was a bright spot, hitting 45.5% with 15 made threes. Jalen Brunson led the way, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% and finishing with 32 points and 11 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep, and contributed 27 points. Brunson was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points, while Towns added 8 in the final period.
The Knicks’ defense held strong on Sunday, allowing just 93 points to the Pistons. They gave up 19 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 22 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Detroit to 42% shooting from the field.
New York was particularly effective at defending the three, with the Pistons hitting only 7 threes at a 24% clip. The Knicks also recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks in the game.