The New York Knicks (7-14), 7-point underdogs, will travel to Little Caesars Arena to go head-to-head with the Detroit Pistons (10-7). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 220.5 points and it can be seen on MSG Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Pistons (8.5-point favorites) defeated the Phoenix Suns 118-107, while the Knicks (8-point underdog) beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98. The Detroit game went 3.5 points over the projected point total of 221.5, while the New York game finished 3.5 points under the projected point total of 204.5.
New York dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.297 (above their season average of 0.205) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 26.2). Memphis was 0.128 and 12.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Pistons, meanwhile, forced 17 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9 (above their season average of 26.8). Andre Drummond fueled Detroit with 19 points, 16 rebounds and five steals. New York, meanwhile, was led by Enes Kanter, who recorded 21 points and 26 rebounds.
The Pistons dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three contests. In the most recent contest, Detroit won 115-109. Detroit’s 0.200 free throw rate was their largest advantage over New York, who had a mark of 0.110. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
A little over half of the Knicks’ games have finished over the total. Although New York has a difficult time winning games straight up (7-14 SU), they have a respectable record against the spread (12-8-1).
Games featuring the Pistons have a tendency to go over the total (58.8 percent). Further, Detroit owns records of 10-7 SU and 10-7 ATS.
Expect Detroit to own the offensive glass in this contest. The Pistons rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 percent), while New York ranks 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.5 percent).
Knicks at Pistons Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Knicks rank 21 in fast break points per game (11.238095238095237) while the Pistons rank 25 (10.529411764705882).
- Detroit averages 16.1 second chance points per game, which ranks third in the league. New York ranks 26th in second chance points allowed per game (15.6).
- The Pistons rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (5.1) while the Knicks rank last (7.0).
- Detroit ranks 10th in points in the paint per game (49.3) while New York ranks 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.3).
- Detroit ranks 11 in assists allowed per game (23.235294117647058) while New York ranks 25 (25.047619047619047).
- The Pistons rank fifth in three pointers attempted per game (34.9) while the Knicks rank 23rd (28.9).
- The Pistons rank 7 in rebounds per game (47.411764705882355) while the Knicks rank 21 in rebounds allowed per game (46.095238095238095).
- Detroit ranks second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.8) while New York ranks 18th (17.5).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, New York is 2-0 and Detroit is 1-0.
- The Pistons are 10-5 when they reach the century mark, while the Knicks are 7-11.
- New York is 7-5 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 4-5 ATS at home.
- The Knicks have 7 overs and 5 unders in 12 road games.
- The Pistons have 5 overs and 4 unders in 9 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 4-1.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 4 overs and 1 under, while New York has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 115.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
- The Knicks have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, New York has lost by an average of 4.9 points.
