New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/29/2022

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Nov 28, 2022
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Venue:  Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI 
Where to Watch:  BSDET

 

Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks -4, Pistons +4; Over/Under:  224.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks -4, Pistons +4; Over/Under:  224.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks -4.5, Pistons +4.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points
 

Season Record

New York Knicks:  9-11 (5th place, Atlantic Division)
Detroit Pistons:  5-17 (5th place, Central Division)
 
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New York Knicks:  4-6 last 10
Detroit Pistons:  2-8 last 10

 

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Preview and Analysis

 
The Knicks are coming into this game with a 9-11 record overall and they are 5-6 in their road 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 Portland Trail Blazers and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Jalen Brunson led the team in points in that game with 30 while RJ Barrett was next on the team with 22 points. Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle each led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Julius Randle led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 50.6% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.9 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 8-11-1 this season and their O/U record is 10-9-1.
 
 
 
The Pistons are coming into this game with a 5-17 record overall and they are 3-6 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 Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Marvin Bagley III led the team in points in that game with 19 while Alec Burks was next on the team with 17 points. Killian Hayes led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Marvin Bagley III led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.6% from the field, 28.6% from 3-point range, and 53.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 109.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.7 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 11-9-2 this season and their O/U record is 12-9-1.

 

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

The current betting odds have the Pistons listed as a 4 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pistons have not been great this season with just 5 wins and 17 losses but they also have a very young team with a lot of talent that needs some more time to grow and develop together. They have been taking a lot of big steps since last season though and they play very well when they are on their home court. The Knicks made some big moves to bring Brunson in over the offseason but it hasn't been working out so far as the team hovers below .500 and is encountering the same defensive issues they had last season. They have been getting out to leads in their games but they aren't finishing games off and end up blowing their leads by the 2nd half. They have been doing this a lot lately and Detroit is no easy place for them to go into and play when the Pistons have been very scrappy at home. The Pistons will keep this game close against a struggling Knicks team and they may even pull off the upset here since they will be hungry for a win at home since they only have 5 this season. 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 Tuesday, November 29, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Pistons 111 Knicks 108.
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NBA Betting Trends

 
New York Knicks: 4-8 ATS when the total is 220 to 229.5. 14-6 UNDER as a road favorite of 6 points or less. 22-15 UNDER against Central division opponents.
Detroit Pistons: 27-13 ATS after 2 or more consecutive unders. 36-19 ATS off a home loss. 18-12 UNDER after successfully covering the spread in 6 or more consecutive games.
 

Key Injuries

 
New York Knicks:  I. Quickley (SG) Ques Tues - Knee.
Detroit Pistons:  M. Bagley III (PF) Ques Tues - Migraine. J. Ivey (PG) Ques Tues - Knee. B. Bogdanovic (SF) Ques Tues - Knee. C. Cunningham (PG) Early Dec - Shin. I. Stewart (PF) Early Dec - Toe.
 
 

Notable Quotes

 
“It came down to the end. Mitch made hell of a block, Morant came up with the ball and put it back in. That’s the difference between winning and losing right there.” - Tom Thibodeau after his team’s loss against the Grizzlies in their game on Sunday.
 
 
“Some of the time, it is just that simple — you have to make your free throws. Our guys worked hard to get to the line, but you have to score when you get there.” - Dwane Casey after his team’s loss against the Cavaliers in their game on Sunday.
 
 

Starting Lineups

 
New York Knicks
PG Jalen Brunson
SG Cam Reddish
SF RJ Barrett
PF Julius Randle
C Mitchell Robinson
 
Detroit Pistons
PG Killian Hayes
SG Jaden Ivey
SF Bojan Bogdanovic
PF Isaiah Livers
C Marvin Bagley III
 

Statistical Leaders

 
New York Knicks
PPG: J. Brunson (21.8)
APG: J. Brunson (6.7)
Reb/G: J. Randle (8.7)
 
Detroit Pistons
PPG: B. Bogdanovic (20.6)
APG: C. Cunningham (6)
Reb/G: I. Stewart (9.3)
 
Coaches:
New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (3rd season)
Detroit Pistons: Dwane Casey (5th 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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