New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 4/24/25
At 7:00 ET, the Knicks (-118) will take on the Pistons (-102) in a conference matchup. New York is favored by 1 point and the over/under line is 214.5.
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on TNT.
NEW YORK KNICKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -1
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 24th.
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 27 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 15 threes.
Pressure Builds for New York as Away Favorites
The Knicks fell to 51-31 on the season after a 100-94 home loss to the Pistons on Monday. New York, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 194 points was well below the O/U line of 221.5.
Detroit’s 11-0 run, turning a 58-53 deficit into a 64-58 lead, was a key moment. The Knicks tried to rally in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Pistons 27-25, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their 100-94 loss to the Pistons, the Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 28.6% of their three-pointers, making 10 from beyond the arc. Jalen Brunson led the way with 37 points, 7 assists, and 4 made threes at a 33.3% clip.
Mikal Bridges added 19 points, connecting on 3 threes despite shooting 27.3% from deep. Brunson was particularly effective in the 2nd and 4th quarters, scoring 13 points in the 2nd and 14 more in the final period.
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Knicks couldn’t pull out a win against the Pistons on Monday, allowing 100 points. New York gave up 30 points in the 2nd quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Detroit to just 20 points. The Knicks allowed 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.
New York did well defending the three, holding the Pistons to 6 made threes on 22% shooting. The Knicks finished with 8 steals and 1 block. They also allowed 34 free throw attempts, with Detroit making 28. On the boards, the Knicks gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Does Detroit Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Pistons improved to 44-38 on the season with a 100-94 win over the Knicks on Monday, April 21st. Detroit, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 194, well under the pre-game line of 221.5.
A key moment came when Detroit went on an 11-0 run, turning a 58-53 deficit into a 64-58 lead. They led 75-67 going into the 4th quarter and held off the Knicks, who outscored them 27-25 in the final period.
In the Pistons’ 100-94 win over the Knicks, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.4% from the field. Dennis Schröder added 20 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Tobias Harris contributed 15 points and 13 boards.
Detroit struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 threes at 22.2%, and shot 44.6% overall. Cunningham scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Schröder delivered 9 points in the 4th.
The Pistons put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Knicks to just 94 points on 42% shooting. Detroit’s defense was particularly effective in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed only 18 points each. The Knicks managed 31 points in the 2nd quarter and 27 in the 4th, but the Pistons’ defense held firm.
From beyond the arc, the Pistons limited the Knicks to 10 made threes on 28% shooting. Detroit also sent New York to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 attempts. The Pistons collected 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 4 blocks.