Detroit Pistons (1-4) welcome New York Knicks (2-2) to Little Caesars Arena on Friday. Tipoff is set for 7pm ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sports Betting NBA odds around Knicks vs. Pistons possibilities and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First date; Knicks go 3-0 in 2023-24

The Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 105-95 away on Wednesday and closed the match with a 4-point loss. They finished all 5 games as underdogs and won all 3 games right after starting the season 0-2 against the spread (ATS). Detroit struggled offensively, scoring more than 105 points in just 2 of its 5 games. Pistons are led by G Cade CunninghamHe averages 25.6 points per game (PPG).

The Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 116-107 in their last match on Wednesday and closed as a 1.5-point favorite on the road. They closed 3 of 4 games as favorites and were 2-1 ATS when they were favorites. The Knicks have scored more than 109 points twice in 4 games, but by the time they reached that mark, they had at least 116 points. New York has championship aspirations and is led by G. Jalen Brunson22.8 points.

Knicks and Pistons odds

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• Money Line (ML): Knicks -275 (Bet $275 to win $100) | Pistons +225 (Bet $100 to win $225)
• Anti-proliferation (ATS): Knicks -6.5 (-110) | Pistons +6.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks suffer major injuries to Pistons

Knicks

• F Previous Achiuwa (hamstring) out
• C. mitchell robinson (ankle) out
• F Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) doubtful

pistons

• F Ausar Thompson (renewal) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Knicks’ picks and predictions for Pistons

Guess

Knicks 106, Pistons 101

money line

TO GO PAST.

There’s no real sense in holding both sides of the money line. The Knicks are a shorter-handed team, but a much better team. They are not worth playing as major road favourites. Avoid this game.

against the spread

BETTING PISTONS +6.5 (-110).

The Pistons haven’t been able to come out on top very often this season, but they’ve managed to keep the games close. They lost by single digits 3 times and are 2-1 ATS as well. Detroit has lost by double digits just once this season.

The Knicks have a quality side, but could be without Towns and opt for a terrible performance with an impressive one. They have one of their more impressive wins with a 9-point win away at Miami and close this win as a 1.5-point favorite. This shows that they are ready to disappoint.

Given these trends, PISTONS +6.5 (-110).

Top/Bottom

BET UNDER 217.5 (-110).

These teams play at the slowest tempos in the NBA. The Pistons are 28th in pace, while the Knicks are in last place (30th). Detroit was 1-4 O/U in 5 games, scoring under 105 points in 3 games and scoring under 106 points in 2 consecutive games.

New York is 1-2 in its last 3 games and has allowed 107 points or fewer in 2 of its last 3 games. Considering the style of play of both sides, the back UNDER 217.5 (-110).

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