New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Preview, Odds, Betting Trends, Team News, Schedule, Injury Report, Monday, 26th February 2024

The New York Knicks ended their 4-game winless run against the 76ers and will now face the Detroit Pistons—the worst team in the NBA this season. The Pistons are without a win in their last 4 games and will hope to put an end to the dominance the Knicks have enjoyed over them. The Knicks have won the last 13 games between the two sides. Who will win this time around?

New York Knicks have an implied probability of 86.2% to win this one at 1.16 odds, while Detroit Pistons are available at 5.50 odds. The point spread is +/-11.0 points and the total points line is at 224.0. 

The New York Knicks will battle the Detroit Pistons on Monday night at Madison Square Garden in New York for an Eastern Conference showdown. For more NBA picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Our New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons prediction is for the New York Knicks to cover the 11.0-point spread. 

In this article:

• New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
• Game Info
• New York Knicks Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
• Detroit Pistons Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
• Betting Trends
• New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons H2H
• Safer Gambling

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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

• Selection: Knicks -11
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds available as of 26th February 2024. Odds may now differ. 

The Knicks find themselves without the contributions of Anunoby and Randle. Despite these setbacks, the team still possesses sufficient firepower to handle the struggling Pistons.

The Knicks remain strong on the boards and can effectively run their offence through Brunson. On the other hand, the Pistons, with an 8-48 record, have been consistently struggling and are not a favourable choice for betting due to their difficulties in finding consistent success.

Go with our tip at bet365

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Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
• Time: 01:30 (CET)
• Arena: Madison Square Garden.
• Location: New York City, New York, USA

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New York Knicks Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The New York Knicks (34-22) made a superb return from the All-Star break with a 110-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Despite facing a spirited effort from their opponents in the second half, the Knicks held firm. Coach Thibs’ strategic decision to reintroduce JB into the game proved pivotal, as DiVincenzo delivered crucial three-pointers and a pivotal block against Maxey.

The Knicks came up with three players notching double-doubles: Brunson (21 points, 12 assists), Achiuwa (18 points, 11 rebounds), and Hart (18 points, 12 rebounds). Bogdanović also contributed 22 points while maintaining a perfect 6-6 record from beyond the arc. DiVincenzo’s heroic efforts added 16 points, including four three-pointers, to seal the victory.

The Knicks have not been in their best form recently, losing all four games they played before their last match against the 76ers. Injuries have also taken a toll on the team, with Julius Randle (shoulder), OG Anunoby (elbow), Mitchell Robinson (ankle), and Duane Washington Jr. (thumb) still sidelined indefinitely.

This season, the Knicks are 30-24-2 ATS (55.56% ATS). They are 20-13-2 ATS in conference games and have a 4-6 record against the spread in their last 10 games. They currently average 114.4 points per game, ranking 17th in the league, with shooting percentages of 46.7% from the field and 37.0% from beyond the arc. They also boast a 78.5% free-throw shooting percentage.

They grab 45.8 rebounds per game, ranking 5th in the NBA, and record 23.7 assists per game, placing them 29th in the league. Defensively, the Knicks force an average of 13.2 turnovers per game and draw 18.0 fouls. However, they allow opponents to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc and concede 109.7 points per game, ranking 3rd in the league in points allowed. Additionally, they surrender an opponent field goal percentage of 47.2% and allow 40.3 rebounds per game.

Next 5 Games

• February 28th vs Pelicans
• March 1st vs Warriors
• March 4th vs Cavaliers
• March 6th vs Hawks
• March 9th vs Magic

 

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Detroit Pistons Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Detroit Pistons (8-47) continue to struggle, remaining at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They have lost each of their last four games and seven of their last nine. In their most recent game, they were defeated 110-96, with Cade Cunningham leading the Pistons with 30 points and eight assists. Jalen Duren contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Simone Fontecchio and Jaden Ivey scored 14 points each. Ausar Thompson added 11 points, and Evan Fournier chipped in with 10.

In the wake of the All-Star break, the Detroit Pistons wasted no time in making significant roster adjustments. Their flurry of moves commenced with the decision to waive two-way guard Malcolm Cazalon, who, despite being in his debut season with the team, only saw action in a single game. This move opened up a coveted two-way slot for the Pistons, which they promptly filled by signing former Syracuse star Buddy Boheim. Additionally, Detroit opted to promote another of their two-way players, Stanley Umude.

Quentin Grimes (knee) and Isaiah Stewart (ankle) are sidelined for the Pistons in upcoming games. The Pistons are 27-28-0 ATS, with a 2-3 record against the spread in their last five games. They currently average 112.9 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league, while shooting 47.3% from the field and 36.0% from beyond the arc. They also boast a 77.3% free-throw shooting percentage. They grab 43.7 rebounds per game, ranking 13th in the NBA, and record 26.5 assists per game, placing them 16th in the league.

Defensively, the Pistons force an average of 15.5 turnovers per game and draw 22.0 fouls. However, they surrendered an opponent field goal percentage of 49.4% and allowed 42.5 rebounds per game. They allow opponents to shoot 37.9% from beyond the arc and concede 122.1 points per game, ranking 27th in the league in points allowed.

Next 5 Fixtures 

• February 28th vs Bulls
• March 2nd vs Cavaliers
• March 4th vs Magic
• March 6th vs Heat
• March 8th vs Nets

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Betting Trends

• The Knicks are 30-24-2 ATS.
• The Pistons are 27-28-0 ATS.
• The Knicks are 20-13-2 ATS in Conference Games.
• The Knicks are 19-13-1 ATS with 1 day off.
• The Pistons are 16-14-1 ATS in Conference Games.
• The Pistons have covered 50.0% of games with rest advantage.

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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons H2H

The Knicks and the Detroit Pistons have faced each other 395 times in the regular season, with the Knicks securing 219 victories compared to 176 for the Pistons. The last time the Pistons secured a win over the Knicks in an NBA game was on November 6, 2019. Since then, the Knicks have enjoyed a streak of 13 straight wins over the Pistons.

They met once this season, with the Knicks winning 118-112, led by Jalen Bruson’s 42 points. On the other hand, Cade Cunningham has averaged 17.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in four games against the Knicks in his career.

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