An Eastern Conference battle features the New York Knicks (5-6) hosting the Detroit Pistons (3-9) on Friday evening. The Pistons have struggled as of late. They have lost four of its last five games, including a 128-112 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Likewise, New York wants to get back on track. The Knicks have dropped two of their last three games. Cade Cunningham (shin) is questionable for Detroit.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in New York. New York is an 8.5-point favorite in the latest Pistons vs. Knicks odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over/under for total points is set for 225, up half a point from the opening line. Before making any Knicks vs. Pistons picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Pistons and locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Pistons vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Pistons spread: New York -8.5
- Knicks vs. Pistons over/under: 225 points
- Knicks vs. Pistons money line: Knicks -345, Pistons +270
- DET: The Over is 7-2 in Detroit's last nine games playing on one day rest
- NYK: The Knicks are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight-up loss
- Knicks vs. Pistons picks: See picks here
Why the Knicks can cover
Forward Julius Randle is a very strong and powerful left-hander. Randle shows a high motor and finishes well around the rim. The Kentucky product can be a threat on the boards and creates extra opportunities on the offensive glass. Randle is leading the team in points (20.5) and rebounds (9.1). In his last game, he amassed 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Forward Obi Toppin is a high-flying threat soaring off the bench for New York. Toppin scores within the flow of the offense with the bounce to rise over defenders with ease. The Dayton product provides a spark off the bench. He can absorb contact and finish through it. Toppin averages 10.3 points and four rebounds per game.
Why the Pistons can cover
Forward Saddiq Bey is a scrappy and high-energy player. Bey can be an outstanding shooter in catch-and-shoot positions with an effortless stroke. The Villanova product is a two-way player who plays hard/physical defense. The 2020 first-round pick is averaging 17.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. He's scored 20-plus in two of his last four games.
Guard Jaden Ivey is an impactful rookie. Ivey has blazing speed in the open court and can explode to the rim. Defensively, Ivey is gritty and applies constant pressure on the ball-handler. The 2022 fifth-overall pick is able to create space to get clean looks at the rim. He's averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest this season.
How to make Pistons vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 229 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
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