The New York Knicks (10-42) welcome the Detroit Pistons (23-29) to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 3-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to their 13-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 205 points and it can be seen on MSG Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks ATS Odds
The Pistons had no trouble getting past the Denver Nuggets in their last matchup, 129-103, easily covering as 2-point favorites. The Knicks, meanwhile, were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies, 96-84, and failed to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. The Detroit game finished 16.5 points over the projected point total of 215.5, while the New York game went 19.5 points under the projected point total of 199.5.
Detroit dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 24.4) and a free throw rate of 0.193 (below their season average of 0.194). For those same stats, Denver recorded marks of 21.3 and 0.130, respectively. New York, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (16-22; 72.7 percent). DeAndre Jordan was a key piece for New York with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Andre Drummond had a good outing for Detroit, putting up 27 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Blake Griffin led the Pistons to a 115-108 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 30 points. The two teams combined to put up 223 points, which was just over the projected point total of 220.5, and Detroit was unable to cover as an 8-point favorite. Detroit did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (32-45; 71.1 percent). New York, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 vs. 15.9).
Oddsmakers are known to set the total high when the Pistons are playing, as 30 of their 51 games have finished under the projected point total. Detroit heads into the game with records of 23-29 straight up (SU) and 22-28-1 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Knicks games have also finished under the projected point total. Additionally, New York is 10-42 SU and 23-27-2 ATS.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for New York in this battle. The Knicks currently rank 19th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while Detroit ranks third in defensive rebounding percentage (79.6 percent).
Pistons vs. Knicks Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Knicks average 15.5 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. The Pistons rank 23rd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5).
- Detroit ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (11.0) while New York ranks 26th (14.6).
- The Pistons rank 11th in assists allowed per game (24.0) while the Knicks rank 28th (25.8).
- New York ranks 20th in fast break points per game (11.5) while Detroit ranks last (9.5).
- New York ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Detroit ranks 29th (3.8).
- The Pistons rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (43.9) while the Knicks rank last (48.2).
- The Pistons rank 22nd in points in the paint per game (46.1) while the Knicks rank 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.4).
- Detroit ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (27.7) while New York ranks 19th (32.5).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, New York is 2-1 and Detroit is 7-2.
- The Knicks are 10-27 when they reach 100 points, while the Pistons are 20-19.
- Detroit is 12-12 ATS on the road, while New York is 8-14-2 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 15 of the Pistons’ 24 road games, while 15 of the Knicks’ 24 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 1-3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 1-4.
- In their last five games, New York has 5 unders, while Detroit has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 9.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 105.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 104.8 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
