New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/24/2025

by Rod Pearson

Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, April 24, 2025
Venue:  Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Where to Watch:  TNT


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks -1, Pistons +1; Over/Under:  214.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks -1, Pistons +1; Over/Under:  214.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks +1.5, Pistons -1.5; Over/Under:  214.5 points

Season Record

New York Knicks:  51-31 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)
Detroit Pistons:  44-38 (4th place, Central Division)

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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Preview and Analysis


The Knicks are entering the playoffs with a 51-31 record overall this season and they were 24-17 in their road games where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Detroit Pistons. Jalen Brunson led the team in points in that game with 37 while Mikal Bridges was next on the team with 19 points. Jalen Brunson led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 42% from the field, 28.6% from 3-point range, and 84.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.7 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 41-42-1 this season and their O/U record is 43-40-1.



The Pistons are entering the playoffs with a 44-38 record overall this season and they were 22-19 in their home games where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the New York Knicks. Cade Cunningham led the team in points in that game with 33 while Dennis Schröder was next on the team with 20 points. Cade Cunningham and Dennis Schröder each led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren each led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 44.6% from the field, 22.2% from 3-point range, and 82.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.6 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 43-38-3 this season and their O/U record is 42-40-2.


Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

The current betting odds have the Pistons listed as a 1 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This is game 3 of a 7 game series between the 3rd seeded Knicks and the 6th seeded Pistons from the Eastern Conference for the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. This series is all tied up 1-1 after the Pistons won game 2. The Pistons looked really good in the first 2 games of this series as they were able to flip the home advantage in this series with a win in New York. The Pistons lost game 1 by 11 points, but they were right in that game for 3 quarters before their inexperience got the better of them in the 4th and they let that game slip away. They looked a lot better in game 2 though as they led the whole way and were able to hang onto that lead for the win. The Knicks were a good road team this season with their 24-17 road record, but they were better at home and now the pressure is on them to get the home advantage back in these 2 games. The Knicks finished the regular season with the better record, but the Pistons gave the Knicks a lot of trouble all season as they struggled to beat them all year. Now the Knicks are healthy after dealing with some injuries in the last few weeks of the season, but they weren't exactly dominant in the first 2 games at home and this series is only going to get harder for them now that they are going into a hostile environment. The Knicks were the better team this season, but they struggled with the Pistons and also struggled in big games against strong opponents all season, and the Pistons can take advantage of that with the pressure on the Knicks now. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pistons to cover the spread in this game. 

Knicks Pistons Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, April 24, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Pistons 112 Knicks 109.
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NBA Betting Trends


New York Knicks: 25-16 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 21-11 ATS in a road game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 29-7 ATS after scoring 100 points or less. 39-27 OVER when the total is 210 to 219.5. 19-12 OVER revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite.

Detroit Pistons: 10-16 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 14-28 ATS off an upset win as an underdog. 15-22 ATS after scoring 100 points or less. 32-21 OVER against Atlantic division opponents. 20-14 1H OVER after playing 3 consecutive road games. 

Key Injuries


New York Knicks:  None.

Detroit Pistons:  I. Stewart (C) Day To Day - Knee. J. Ivey (SG) Out - Leg.


Notable Quotes


“And now it’s on us to respond.” - Jalen Brunson after their loss against the Pistons in game 2 of this series on Monday.


“We got bigger things we’re out here for. So our focus, and that’s why our guys have been able to grow and be consistent, because they just think about the now and I thought they did a great job tonight of staying in the moment and doing what we needed to do.” - J.B. Bickerstaff after his team’s win against the Knicks in game 2 of this series on Monday.


Starting Lineups


New York Knicks
PG Jalen Brunson
SG Mikal Bridges
SF Josh Hart
PF OG Anunoby
C Karl-Anthony Towns

Detroit Pistons
PG Cade Cunningham
SG Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF Ausar Thompson
PF Tobias Harris
C Jalen Duren

Statistical Leaders


New York Knicks
PPG: J. Brunson (26)
APG: J. Brunson (7.3)
Reb/G: K. Towns (12.8)

Detroit Pistons
PPG: C. Cunningham (26.1)
APG: C. Cunningham (9.1)
Reb/G: J. Duren (10.3)

Coaches:
New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (5th season)
Detroit Pistons: J.B. Bickerstaff (1st season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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