A matchup featuring a sputtering NBA squad, the Detroit Pistons (5-17) and the New York Knicks (9-11) will commence at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2022. The Pistons have lost two in a row and are 2-8 in their past 10 games. They are five-point underdogs. The matchup has a 226.5 point total.
How to bet Knicks vs. Pistons
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -197 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +165 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 226.5 points.
Knicks vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSDE
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Knicks have eight wins against the spread in 20 games this year. New York has been chosen as the favorite in seven games this year and has walked away with the win four times (57.1%) in those games. Knicks games this year have hit the over 50% of the time (11 out of 22 games with a set point total).
In the Pistons’ 22 games this season, they have 12 wins against the spread. Detroit has been the underdog on the moneyline 20 total times this season. Motor City has finished 4-16 in those games. Pistons games this year have hit the over on 13 of 22 set point totals (59.1%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 20 | 21.8 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Julius Randle | 20 | 20.6 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2 |
RJ Barrett | 20 | 18.6 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Immanuel Quickley | 20 | 9.4 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Cameron Reddish | 17 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1 |
Pistons
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bojan Bogdanovic | 21 | 20.6 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 2.3 |
Cade Cunningham | 12 | 19.9 | 6.2 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
Alec Burks | 9 | 16.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2 |
Jaden Ivey | 19 | 16.2 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
Saddiq Bey | 18 | 14.7 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
Knicks vs. Pistons Injury Report
Pistons: Jaden Ivey: Questionable (Knee), Isaiah Stewart: Questionable (Toe), Marvin Bagley: Questionable (Migraine), Bojan Bogdanovic: Questionable (Knee/Ankle), Cade Cunningham: Out (Shin)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
New York’s defense ranks fifth-worst in the NBA with 116.9 points allowed per game, but its offense has been more consistent, scoring 114.6 points per game (11th-ranked in league). The Knicks put up 122.7 points per game when playing at home, compared to 108 points per game on the road, a difference of 14.7 points per contest. The Knicks have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 114.2 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.4 points fewer than the 114.6 they’ve scored this year.
New York ranks worst in the NBA with a 31.6% shooting percentage from three-point land. Meanwhile, it is making 11 three-pointers per game (23rd-ranked in league). In terms of shot breakdown, the Knicks have taken 62.5% two-pointers (accounting for 73.7% of the team’s baskets) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (26.3%).
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
On offense, Detroit is the fifth-worst team in the league (109.1 points per game). On defense, it is 25th (116.7 points conceded per game). The Pistons average 108.8 points per game at home, and 109.3 on the road. While the Pistons are averaging 109.1 points per game in 2022-23, they have improved that mark in their previous 10 games, producing 110.3 a contest.
Beyond the arc, Detroit is fifth-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (10.6). It is ranked 24th in 3-point percentage at 33.2%. In 2022-23, the Pistons have attempted 63.4% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.6% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 72.4% of the Pistons’ buckets have been 2-pointers, and 27.6% have been 3-pointers.
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