The New York Knicks (51-31) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (44-38) on Thursday, May 1st. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on TNT. The Pistons are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Knicks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Knicks. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Knicks vs Pistons

The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Knicks fell to 51-31 on the season after a 106-103 home loss to the Pistons on Tuesday. Despite being favored by 5.5 points, New York couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 209 points fell short of the 215.5-point O/U line.

New York and Detroit were tied 50-49 at halftime, and the Pistons edged ahead by taking the 3rd quarter 28-24. The Knicks couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 29 points in the final period.

The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pistons wrapped up their regular season with a 106-103 win over the Knicks on Tuesday, bringing their record to 44-38. Detroit, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 209 points fell short of the 215.5 O/U line.

Detroit took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring New York 28-24 to lead 77-74 going into the 4th. Both teams scored 29 points in the final period, allowing the Pistons to hold on for the win.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

In their 106-103 loss to the Pistons, the Knicks shot 43.3% from the field and made 9 threes at a 36% clip. OG Anunoby led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each added 17 points, with Bridges scoring 13 in the 4th quarter.

Josh Hart contributed 15 points, including 9 in the 1st quarter, and Jalen Brunson finished with 16 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd. Anunoby also grabbed 8 rebounds, and Towns recorded a double-double with 11 boards.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

The Pistons managed to score 106 points in their win over the Knicks, despite shooting just 42.4% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range, making only 8 threes. Cade Cunningham led the way with 24 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds, though he shot just 35.3% from the floor.

Ausar Thompson added 22 points on 80% shooting, while Tobias Harris contributed 17 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Cunningham came up big in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Thompson added 9 of his own in the 3rd.

Knicks Team Defense

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Knicks allowed 106 points in their loss to the Pistons on Tuesday. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.

New York held Detroit to 42% shooting, including just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making only 8 threes. The Knicks also recorded 10 blocks in the game.

Pistons Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Knicks allowed 106 points in their loss to the Pistons on Tuesday. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, 28 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th. Overall, they held the Pistons to 42% shooting from the field.

The Knicks did a great job defending the three, allowing just 8 made threes on 27% shooting. They finished with 34 defensive rebounds but gave up 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 5 steals and 10 blocks.

Knicks vs Pistons Trends

• New York has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
• In their last three home games, Detroit has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 106. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
• Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the Knicks is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 213, and our model projects the Knicks and Pistons to reach a combined total of 311 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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