The Detroit Pistons will play against the New York Knicks on Monday, April 21, 2025. This is Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs. The game will take place at Madison Square Garden, and it will be shown on TNT at 7:30 PM. The Knicks lead the series 1-0.

Pistons vs. Knicks Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Pistons +6.5. The Pistons have a strong ATS record as underdogs, going 18-10-0 in the regular season. They might cover the spread against the Knicks.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 220.5. Both teams have gone over in their first playoff game, with a combined score of 235.0, suggesting another high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The New York Knicks lead the series 1-0 against the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference First Round.
• The game will be held at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
• The Detroit Pistons have a 0-1 ATS record in the 2025 postseason.
• The New York Knicks have a 1-0 ATS record in the 2025 postseason.
• Both teams have an average combined score of 235.0 in the 2025 postseason.

Pistons vs Knicks Preview

The Detroit Pistons are ready to take on the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The Pistons aim to even the series after falling short in Game 1. Cade Cunningham will lead the team with his playmaking skills, while Tobias Harris looks to continue his scoring efforts.

The Knicks hold the advantage after winning the first game. Jalen Brunson was a standout with 34 points and will look to guide the Knicks again. Karl-Anthony Towns provides a strong presence in the paint, adding both scoring and rebounding. The game will be at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:30 PM on TNT.

New York Knicks’ Home Advantage

The New York Knicks are ready to host the Detroit Pistons for Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the series after a win in the first game. They aim to build on this momentum in front of their home crowd. Playing at Madison Square Garden gives the Knicks a familiar setting. The team has shown strong performances at home during the regular season. Fans will be eager to see their team perform well again in the playoffs. The Knicks’ defense will be key in this game. They must contain the Pistons’ main scorers to maintain their lead in the series. The Knicks’ strategy will focus on teamwork and solid defense to secure another win.

Detroit Pistons Seek to Even the Series

The Detroit Pistons are looking to bounce back after losing the first game against the Knicks. Cade Cunningham will play a key role, having scored 21 points and dished out 12 assists in the previous game. Tobias Harris also had a strong performance with 25 points and 6 rebounds. The Pistons need to improve their shooting to compete with the Knicks. Malik Beasley made 50% of his three-point attempts, which is a positive sign. However, the team will miss Jaden Ivey, who is out with a broken fibula. Defense will be another focus for the Pistons in this game. Jalen Duren had 6 rebounds and 3 assists, showing his presence in the paint. Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff will aim to tighten up the defense to limit the Knicks’ scoring opportunities.

Final Betting Pick

The Pistons have shown they can cover the spread as underdogs. Their regular season record against the spread (ATS) as underdogs was 18-10-0. This suggests they often perform better than expected in these situations. Facing the Knicks, who are favored, the Pistons might keep the game close enough to cover the +6.5 spread.

Looking at the over/under prediction, both teams scored a combined 235 points in their last game. This is above the set line of 220.5. The Pistons and Knicks have offenses capable of high scores, making the over a reasonable choice. Both teams have shown they can score, which supports the over pick for this game.

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