New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Prediction, NBA Odds
For the first time since their dramatic six-game playoff series last spring, the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons meet again, now as the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. Monday’s matchup tips off at 7 p.m. ET in Detroit, with the Pistons holding a three-game lead atop the East.
The Knicks arrive looking to snap a three-game losing streak and reassert themselves after a middling stretch since winning the NBA Cup. Detroit, meanwhile, has been one of the league’s biggest surprises, turning last year’s playoff breakthrough into sustained regular-season dominance behind Cade Cunningham. This has the feel of an Eastern Conference Finals game in early January.
New York is a 2.5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with the total set at 232.5.
Knicks vs. Pistons NBA Betting Odds
The Knicks have struggled away from home, posting a 7-8 road record and a league-worst 4-11 mark against the spread on the road. Detroit has been solid but not dominant at home from a betting perspective, covering in eight of 15 games.
Both teams sit at 19-16 ATS overall, while totals have leaned slightly under for Detroit. Pace could be a deciding factor, as the Pistons rank middle-of-the-pack while the Knicks prefer a slower, more methodical style.
New York Knicks
New York enters this game at 23-12 overall but has gone just 5-5 since lifting the NBA Cup and has dropped three straight. Road play has been a consistent issue, particularly against top-tier opponents. Injuries are also a concern, with Josh Hart sidelined due to an ankle injury and Landry Shamet out with a shoulder issue. Without Hart’s energy and rebounding on the wing, the Knicks have experimented with a double-big lineup featuring Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson.
That look has helped on the glass, where New York already ranks among the league’s best in limiting second-chance points and paint scoring. Offensively, the burden continues to fall on Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 31.0 points over his last 10 games, but New York has struggled to get consistent stops during its current skid.
Detroit Pistons
Detroit sits 26-9 and first in the Eastern Conference, even after losing three of its last five games. The Pistons have been dominant at home with a 12-3 record and have built their success on physical defence and rebounding. Cade Cunningham has emerged as a legitimate MVP candidate, averaging 26.7 points, 9.6 assists and 6.3 rebounds, while Detroit leads the East in rebounding rate.
Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris and Caris LeVert are all expected to miss the game, leaving Detroit thinner in the frontcourt and on the wing. Paul Reed is likely to see extended minutes at centre, and Detroit may need to rely more heavily on Cunningham’s shot creation in the half-court.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Knicks vs. Pistons?
Detroit wants to score in transition and attack the paint, while New York is disciplined defensively, ranking among the league’s best at limiting fast-break points and interior scoring. With Duren out, Detroit’s rebounding edge is muted, and the Knicks’ size could control the glass.
Still, Detroit’s home-court advantage and Cunningham’s ability to dictate tempo give the Pistons a slight edge. Expect a physical, lower-scoring contest than the total suggests, as Detroit prevails somewhere in the region of 113-109.
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