Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 27

Knicks vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: NBC/Peacock, MSG, and DAZN-MSG

The Detroit Pistons (3-0) are 4.5-point underdogs as they try to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the New York Knicks (0-3) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, MSG, and DAZN-MSG. The matchup's over/under is set at 218.5.

Knicks vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (53.6%)

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Knicks went 42-39-1 ATS last season.
• The Pistons went unbeaten ATS (4-0) as underdogs of 4.5 points or greater last season.
• Knicks games hit the over 37 out of 82 times last season.
• The Pistons had 40 of their 82 games hit the over last year.
• Against the spread last season, New York performed better at home, covering 27 times in 40 home games, and 15 times in 42 road games.
• Detroit's winning percentage against the spread at home was .512 (21-19-1) last year. On the road, it was .561 (23-16-1).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson collected 26 points last year, plus 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists.
• Per game, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3 assists. He also delivered 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Mikal Bridges collected 14.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He also drained 49% of his shots from the floor and 37.1% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per game.
• OG Anunoby posted 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He made 48.4% of his shots from the floor and 38.6% from 3-point range, with 2.3 triples per game.
• Last season, Josh Hart put up 12 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists. He made 50.8% of his shots from the field and 41.3% from 3-point range, with 1.5 triples per contest.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham put up 23.9 points last season, plus 9.9 assists and 5.5 boards.
• Jalen Duren's numbers last season were 19.5 points, 10.5 boards and 2 assists per contest, shooting 65% from the floor (fourth in league).
• Ausar Thompson posted 9.9 points, 5.7 boards and 3.1 assists, shooting 52.5% from the floor.
• John Collins recorded 13.6 points, 5.3 boards and 1 assists.
• Duncan Robinson's stats last season were 12.2 points, 2.7 boards and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 41% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.9 made 3-pointers.

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