The New York Knicks (10-43) and the Detroit Pistons (24-29) clash at Little Caesars Arena. The Knicks are 8.5-point underdogs and will try to snap their 14-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 206 points and it can be seen on MSG Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
The Pistons have won both contests against the Knicks this season. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to score 197 points, which was under the projected point total of 206. Detroit won 105-92, covering as 3-point favorites. Detroit’s 0.241 free throw rate was their largest advantage over New York, who had a rate of 0.122. Drummond put up a double-double in the victory with 17 points and 16 rebounds.
A little over half of the Knicks’ games have finished under the projected point total. New York heads into the game with records of 10-43 straight up (SU) and 23-28-2 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Pistons are involved, as 58.5 percent of their games have gone under the projected point total. Moreover, Detroit is 24-29 SU and 24-28-1 ATS.
The Knicks’ Kevin Knox has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 16 points per game. Meanwhile, Reggie Jackson has averaged 19 points,6.8 assists during that same time frame for the Pistons.
Detroit should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Pistons rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (24.5 percent), while New York ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Detroit ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while New York ranks 27th (14.5).
- The Pistons rank 10th in assists allowed per game (23.9) while the Knicks rank 27th (25.7).
- New York ranks 19th in fast break points per game (11.5) while Detroit ranks last (9.3).
- New York ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Detroit ranks 27th (3.8).
- The Pistons rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (43.9) while the Knicks rank last (48.1).
- The Pistons rank 21st in points in the paint per game (46.0) while the Knicks rank 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.2).
- Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (27.8) while New York ranks 19th (32.5).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Detroit is 8-2 and New York is 2-1.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Knicks are 10-27 and the Pistons are 21-19.
- Detroit is 11-16-1 ATS at home, while New York is 15-13 ATS on the road.
- The Knicks have 15 overs and 13 unders in 28 road games.
- In 28 home games, the Pistons have 15 unders and 13 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 1-3-1.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 3 unders and 2 overs, while New York has 5 unders.
- The Pistons have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Detroit has lost by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 91.4 points per game (14.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 105.8 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
