The New York Knicks (9-11) go up against the Detroit Pistons (5-17) Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
The Knicks suffered a 127-123 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday as they fell short of covering as 2-point underdogs. New York has lost 4 of its last 5 games, including back-to-back losses to Memphis Sunday and the Portland Trail Blazers Friday.
The Pistons lost 102-94 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday as they pushed as 8-point underdogs at home. Detroit has lost 8 of its last 10 games and the Pistons have also lost 2 straight contests to the Cavaliers Sunday and the Phoenix Suns Friday.
Knicks at Pistons odds
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Pistons -+170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -4.5 (-120) | Pistons +4.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Knicks at Pistons key injuries
Knicks
- G Immanuel Quickley (knee) questionable
Pistons
- F Marvin Bagley III (illness) questionable
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (knee/ankle) questionable
- G Cade Cunningham (shin) out
- G Jaden Ivey (knee) questionable
- C Isaiah Stewart (toe) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 111, Pistons 103
Moneyline
Even though I expect the Knicks to win on the road PASS on the moneyline in this contest. Taking New York (-200) straight up wouldn’t be worth the risk considering the lack of a profit you’d make if it secures a victory.
Against the spread
KNICKS -4.5 (-120) appears to be the ideal choice in this game given the current state of these squads. The entire starting lineup for the Pistons is either out or questionable to play Tuesday.
The Knicks are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 matchups with the Pistons. On top of that, New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 road meetings with Detroit.
Over/Under
With the Pistons likely being shorthanded UNDER 225.5 (-115) is where I’m leaning in this game. While New York is 15th in offensive rating, Detroit is 25th.
The Knicks have gone Under in each of their last 5 games against a team with a losing home record. The Under is also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the Knicks and the Pistons in Detroit.