The Detroit Pistons (19-35) will be at home in Little Caesars Arena when they take on the New York Knicks (16-36). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on Fox Sports – Detroit.
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
The last time the Knicks played, they narrowly defeated the Orlando Magic, 105-103, as 4-point underdogs. The Pistons, on the other hand, were beaten by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-101, and were unable to cover as 3-point underdogs. The New York game hit the projected point total of 208, while the Detroit game went 8 points under the projected point total of 217.
The Knicks forced 20 turnovers and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.8 vs. 19.4). Detroit, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (8.5 vs. 11.0). Detroit’s Christian Wood led the way, putting up 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Julius Randle fueled New York with 22 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Andre Drummond led the Pistons to a 122-102 victory. He notched a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Detroit covered as a 4-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 224 points, which was well over the projected point total of 205.5. The Pistons’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Knicks. Detroit had a rate of 24.2, while New York posted a mark of 12.5.
Oddsmakers are known to place the total high when the Knicks are playing, as 30 of their 52 games have ended under the O/U total. New York holds records of 16-36 straight up (SU) and 27-24-1 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike New York, games featuring the Pistons have typically finished over the O/U total (62.3 percent). Moreover, Detroit is 19-35 SU and 19-32-2 ATS.
Look for New York to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Knicks rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while Detroit ranks 23rd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.3 percent).
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pistons rank 24th in fast break points per game (11.5) while the Knicks rank 29th (9.8).
- New York ranks fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.0) while Detroit ranks 27th (52.2).
- The Knicks rank fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Pistons rank 20th (7.9).
- New York ranks second in second chance points per game (14.8) while Detroit ranks 17th in second chance points allowed per game (13.4).
- New York ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (5.0) while Detroit ranks 27th (5.7).
- The Knicks rank sixth in rebounds per game (46.2) while the Pistons rank 27th (42.4).
- The Pistons rank 14th in assists per game (24.2) while the Knicks rank 28th (21.5).
- New York ranks 16th in points off turnovers per game (16.6) while Detroit ranks 20th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
- Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (29.8) while New York ranks 21st (34.6).
- Detroit is 4-1 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while New York is 6-3.
- When reaching 100 points, the Pistons are 18-25 and the Knicks are 14-22.
- New York is 14-12 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 11-17 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 14 of the Knicks’ 26 road games, while 20 of the Pistons’ 28 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 2-3.
- In their last five games, New York has 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push, while Detroit has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 7.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 103.8 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.0 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
