Pistons vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 24

Pistons vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: TNT, FDSDET, and MSG

The New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons square off in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are favored by 1 point in the matchup, which will be broadcast on TNT, FDSDET, and MSG at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 214.5 points.

Pistons vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pistons win (54.1%)

Pistons vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 40 times over 82 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Pistons are 42-36-4 this season.
• Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 43 times this season.
• Pistons games this season have gone over the total in 42 of 82 opportunities (51.2%).
• New York has done a better job covering the spread at home (21-19-1) than it has in road affairs (19-22-0).
• In home games, the Knicks eclipse the total 56.1% of the time (23 of 41 games). They've hit the over in 48.8% of road games (20 of 41 contests).
• Against the spread, Detroit has had better results on the road (23-16-2) than at home (19-20-2).
• Pistons games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (20 times out of 41) than away (22 of 41) this year.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 24.4 points, 12.8 boards and 3.1 assists, shooting 52.6% from the field and 42% from downtown, with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
• 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 treys.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per contest, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 50% from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 18 points, 2.2 assists and 4.8 boards.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 26.1 points for the Pistons, plus 6.1 boards and 9.1 assists.
• Jalen Duren's numbers on the season are 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He is draining 69.2% of his shots from the field (second in league).
• Tobias Harris averages 13.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is sinking 47.7% of his shots from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 triples per game.
• The Pistons receive 16.3 points per game from Malik Beasley, plus 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
• Dennis Schroder averages 13.1 points, 2.6 boards and 5.4 assists. He is making 40.6% of his shots from the field and 34.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 treys per game.

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