Knicks vs. Pistons NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 21

Knicks vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage:

The New York Knicks are 7-point favorites heading into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Monday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on Detroit Pistons. The Knicks hold a 1-0 series lead. The matchup has a point total of 221.5.

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 (68.3%)

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 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 year (42 of 82 games with a set point total).
• New York has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 21 times in 41 opportunities at home, and it has covered 19 times in 41 opportunities in road games.
• The Knicks have eclipsed the total more often at home, hitting the over in 23 of 41 home matchups (56.1%). In road games, they have hit the over in 20 of 41 games (48.8%).
• Detroit's winning percentage against the spread at home is .463 (19-20-2). Away, it is .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 averages 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists, shooting 52.6% from the floor and 42% from beyond the arc, with 2 made treys per game.
• Josh Hart averages 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists, shooting 52.5% from the field and 33.3% from downtown, with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jalen Brunson averages 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists, shooting 48.8% from the field and 38.3% from downtown, with 2.3 made treys per contest.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17.6 points, 3.2 boards and 3.7 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 35.4% from downtown, with 2 made treys per contest.
• OG Anunoby averages 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists, shooting 47.6% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 26.1 points, 6.1 boards and 9.1 assists. He is also sinking 46.9% of his shots from the floor and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 triples per game.
• The Pistons get 11.8 points per game from Jalen Duren, plus 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
• Tobias Harris' numbers on the season are 13.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. He is making 47.7% of his shots from the field and 34.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.2 triples.
• Malik Beasley averages 16.3 points, 2.6 boards and 1.7 assists. He is making 43% of his shots from the floor and 41.6% from 3-point range, with 3.9 treys per contest (third in NBA).
• Per game, Dennis Schroder gives the Pistons 13.1 points, 2.6 boards and 5.4 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.

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