Knicks vs. Pistons NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 29

Knicks vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: TNT, MSG, and FDSDET

The New York Knicks are 6-point favorites in a decisive Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, MSG, and FDSDET. The Knicks hold a 3-1 lead in the series. The matchup has an over/under of 213.

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 (68.2%)

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Knicks have put together a 40-41-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Pistons have 42 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• Knicks games have gone over the total 43 times this season.
• Pistons games this season have hit the over 51.2% of the time (42 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, New York sports a better record against the spread (21-19-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (19-22-0).
• The Knicks have gone over the total in a higher percentage of games at home (56.1%) than games on the road (48.8%).
• Detroit has performed better against the spread on the road (23-16-2) than at home (19-20-2) this season.
• In terms of the over/under, Pistons games have gone over 20 of 41 times at home (48.8%), and 22 of 41 on the road (53.7%).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 boards and 3.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest, shooting 52.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 made 3-pointers.
• Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points, 2.9 boards and 7.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 17.6 points, 3.7 assists and 3.2 boards.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Pistons Leaders

• Per game, Cade Cunningham gets the Pistons 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.8 blocks.
• The Pistons are receiving 11.8 points, 10.3 boards and 2.7 assists per game from Jalen Duren.
• Per game, Tobias Harris gets the Pistons 13.7 points, 5.9 boards and 2.2 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.8 blocks.
• The Pistons receive 16.3 points per game from Malik Beasley, plus 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
• The Pistons receive 13.1 points per game from Dennis Schroder, plus 2.6 boards and 5.4 assists.

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