The New York Knicks (17-64) welcome the Detroit Pistons (40-41) to Madison Square Garden to commence their Eastern Conference schedules. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, and can be seen on MSG Network.
Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks ATS Odds
Both teams covered as favorites in their last contest. The Knicks (4-point favorites) defeated the Chicago Bulls 96-86, while the Pistons (6.5-point favorites) beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-93. The New York game went 44.5 points under the projected point total of 226.5, while the Detroit game went 24.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5.
The Pistons forced 21 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.0 (above their season average of 24.8). The Knicks, meanwhile, held the Bulls to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.7 (below their season average of 19.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.506). New York’s Luke Kornet had a good outing, finishing with 12 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks. Meanwhile, Detroit was led by Andre Drummond, who recorded 20 points, 17 rebounds and five steals.
In their three matchups this season, the Pistons have won all three. The two teams combined for 223 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 204.5. Detroit won 120-103, covering as an 8-point favorite. The Pistons’ 27.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Knicks, who had a rate of 22.2. Drummond recorded a double-double with 29 points and 20 rebounds.
Pistons games have a slight tendency to go under the total (51.2 percent). Detroit heads into the contest with records of 40-41 straight up (SU) and 41-38-1 against the spread (ATS).
Just over half of Knicks games have also finished under the O/U total. Further, New York is 17-64 SU and 32-46-2 ATS.
It could be a difficult game for New York on the offensive glass. The Knicks rank 17th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.3 percent), while Detroit ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.5 percent).
Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Pistons rank 22nd in points in the paint per game (44.9) while the Knicks rank 26th (44.2).
- Detroit ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (43.8) while New York ranks 27th (47.4).
- The Pistons rank second in three pointers allowed per game (27.8) while the Knicks rank 16th (32.6).
- Detroit ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while New York ranks 12th (7.4).
- New York ranks 23rd in fast break points per game (11.2) while Detroit ranks 29th (10.1).
- The Pistons rank third in second chance points allowed per game (11.3) while the Knicks rank 24th (14.1).
- The Pistons rank 18th in points off turnovers per game (15.9) while the Knicks rank 26th (14.7).
- Detroit ranks 26th in assists per game (22.5) while New York ranks last (20.0).
- New York ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.1) while Detroit ranks 27th (4.1).
- Detroit is 15-3 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while New York is 4-1.
- The Knicks are 16-37 when they reach the century mark, while the Pistons are 36-25.
- New York is 14-24-2 ATS at home, while Detroit is 20-20 ATS on the road.
- The Pistons have 22 unders, 17 overs and 1 push in 40 road games.
- The Knicks have 24 unders and 16 overs in 40 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 1-4.
- In their last five games, New York has 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push, while Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 103.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 107.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
- The Pistons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 0.6 for the season.
