At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-2063) will host the Detroit Pistons (+1004) at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are favored by 16.5 points and the over/under is set at 207.

Currently, the Pistons are on a six-game losing streak and have a record of 12-59. They are 15th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. As for the Knicks, they are 42-28 and 4th in the East. In this Eastern Conference matchup, MSG will be the host and the game can be seen on MSG.

DETROIT PISTONS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Pistons +16.5

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 25th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-105 in favor of the Knicks.
  • Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 14 threes.

Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Pistons have lost six straight games and are 12-59 this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and are 5th in the Central Division.

Detroit’s ATS record for the season is 35-35, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog. On the road, they are 17-16 ATS compared to 18-19 ATS at home.

This season, the Pistons have been the underdog in all but three of their games. As the underdog, they have a record of 9-55 straight-up and 32-31 ATS. Today, they are getting 16.5 points.

In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Pelicans by a score of 114-101. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and Detroit covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs.

This season, the average combined scoring total for the Pistons’ games is 231.4 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 207, and Detroit has a season record of 35-35-1 on the over/under.

The Pistons are 20th in the NBA in scoring on the road this season, averaging 112.2 points per game. Overall, they are 24th in the league at 111.3 points per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Detroit is 29th in the NBA, making just 11.1 threes per game. They are also 25th in three-point shooting percentage (35%).

So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 29.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th in the league at 46%.

Currently, the Pistons’ defense holds the 26th rank in the NBA, allowing 120.1 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pistons are forcing 14.9 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 21st in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New York?

In their last three games, the Knicks have covered the spread and are favored by 16.5 points today. Their ATS record at home is 19-17, and they have covered the spread in their last two home games.

When favored this season, the Knicks have a record of 30-9 and have gone 38-31 against the spread overall. In their games as the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +9.7 points per game.

New York’s most recent win came against the Nets, with a final score of 105-93. The O/U line for that game was 204.5, and the Knicks were favored by 7.5 points.

This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 25-44-1, and their games have averaged 219.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 207, with most of their games having higher over/under lines.

Overall, the Knicks are 42-28 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 28-15 and 9-5 against division opponents.

At home, the Knicks are averaging 110.3 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 111.8 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Knicks are 18th in the league at 36%.

So far this season, the Knicks have scored below the NBA scoring average in 60% of their games. In terms of pace, they are last in the league at 94.7 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, the Knicks are 24th in the league at 52%.

Coming into tonight’s game, the Knicks have made an average of 13 three-pointers per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of assists, the Knicks are 29th in the league at 23.9 per game.

New York’s defense has been playing well, ranking 2nd in the NBA with 107.8 points allowed per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Knicks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.7% while allowing 36.3% from downtown.