Knicks vs. Pistons NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 19

Knicks vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: ESPN

The New York Knicks are 7-point favorites in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN. The matchup has a point total of 220.5.

Knicks vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (68.2%)

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread in a game 40 times this season (40-41-1).
• In the Pistons' 82 games this season, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• Knicks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 43 times this season.
• The Pistons have hit the over 51.2% of the time this season (42 of 82 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New York has performed better when playing at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 19 times in 41 road games.
• The Knicks have gone over the over/under in 23 of 41 home games (56.1%), compared to 20 of 41 road games (48.8%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, Detroit has a lower winning percentage at home (.463, 19-20-2 record) than on the road (.561, 23-16-2).
• Pistons games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (20 times out of 41) than away (22 of 41) this year.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, shooting 52.6% from the floor and 42% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2 made treys.
• Josh Hart averages 13.6 points, 9.6 boards and 5.9 assists, shooting 52.5% from the floor and 33.3% from downtown, with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jalen Brunson averages 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 17.6 points, 3.7 assists and 3.2 boards.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 18 points, 2.2 assists and 4.8 rebounds.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 26.1 points for the Pistons, plus 6.1 boards and 9.1 assists.
• Jalen Duren's numbers on the season are 11.8 points, 10.3 boards and 2.7 assists per game. He is draining 69.2% of his shots from the floor (second in league).
• Per game, Tobias Harris provides the Pistons 13.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.8 blocks.
• Malik Beasley's numbers on the season are 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. He is making 43% of his shots from the floor and 41.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.9 treys (third in league).
• Dennis Schroder averages 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He is making 40.6% of his shots from the floor and 34.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.

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