New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/10/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, April 10, 2025

Venue:  Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

Where to Watch:  FDSDET

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks +4.5, Pistons -4.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks +4.5, Pistons -4.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks +4.5, Pistons -4.5; Over/Under:  223.5 points

New York Knicks:  50-29 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Detroit Pistons:  43-36 (4th place, Central Division)

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New York Knicks:  7-3 last 10

Detroit Pistons:  5-5 last 10

The Knicks are entering this game with a 50-29 record overall this season and they are 23-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Boston Celtics. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in points in that game with 34 while Jalen Brunson was next on the team with 27 points. Jalen Brunson led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 47.5% from the field, 28.9% from 3-point range, and 62.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.8 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 39-39-1 this season and their O/U record is 41-37-1.

The Pistons are entering this game with a 43-36 record overall this season and they are 21-18 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings. Cade Cunningham led the team in points in that game with 35 while Tim Hardaway Jr. was next on the team with 19 points. Jalen Duren led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Isaiah Stewart led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 47.2% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.2 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 41-35-3 this season and their O/U record is 39-38-2.

The current betting odds have the Knicks listed as a 4.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Knicks have looked really good in their games this season with their 50-29 record overall which has them right near the top of the East and in a playoff spot. They have also been a good road team this year with their 23-16 road record. Meanwhile, the Pistons have looked good in their games this season with their 43-36 record overall which has them in the top half of the East and in a playoff spot. They have also looked good on their home court with their 21-18 home record this season, but they haven't been a great team in those games. The pistons have already clinched a playoff spot this season and that alone is a big accomplishment for them since they were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. Bickerstaff has done wonders with this team in his first season, but lately they haven't been at their best. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and have lost 2 games in a row now. They don't have much to play for either since they can't lose their playoff spot, but it will also be tough for them to climb the standings. The Knicks have looked a lot better lately as they are 7-3 in their last 10 games and they are going to be looking to bounce back here after a really tight loss at home to the Celtics in their last one. They have been getting healthier with Brunson returning and even though they have clinched a playoff spot already, they can still lose the 3rd seed in the East so they will be looking to close the regular season strong against the opponent they will likely see in the first round of the playoffs. The best way to place a bet here is on the Knicks to cover the spread in this game. 

Knicks Pistons Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, April 10, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Knicks 117 Pistons 106.

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New York Knicks: 11-5 ATS off a loss against a division rival. 20-13 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less. 35-23 ATS on the road after playing a home game. 19-11 OVER revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite. 34-26 OVER when playing 6 or more games in 10 days.

Detroit Pistons: 5-11 ATS in April games. 15-22 ATS when playing with 2 days rest. 19-32 1H ATS against Atlantic division opponents. 31-19 OVER against Atlantic division opponents. 11-6 OVER off an upset loss as a favorite. 

New York Knicks:  A. Hukporti (C) Out - Knee.

Detroit Pistons:  T. Harris (PF) Day To Day - Achilles. J. Ivey (SG) Out - Leg.

"They're the defending champion, so until someone proves they can beat them, they're defending their championship. So we know that there's a lot of work for us to do. We're still working through things. I thought Jalen gave us really good minutes, so that's a big plus. Each game he'll get better and better. But, you know, the playoffs will be here shortly. So there's urgency to this." - Tom Thibodeau after his team’s loss against the Celtics in their game on Tuesday.

“That was the goal, around that number. Obviously, didn’t want to overexert him, just give him an opportunity to get his legs under him and try to catch a rhythm. I thought he did a good job tonight.” - J.B. Bickerstaff on Cade Cunningham after his team’s loss against the Kings in their game on Monday.

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Mikal Bridges

SF Josh Hart

PF OG Anunoby

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PG Cade Cunningham

SG Tim Hardaway Jr.

SF Ausar Thompson

PF Simone Fontecchio

C Jalen Duren

PPG: J. Brunson (26.2)

APG: J. Brunson (7.4)

Reb/G: K. Towns (12.8)

PPG: C. Cunningham (25.9)

APG: C. Cunningham (9.1)

Reb/G: J. Duren (10.4)

Coaches:

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (5th season)

Detroit Pistons: J.B. Bickerstaff (1st season)