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Detroit
Pistons
DET
Last 5 ATS
W/L46-42
ATS44-42
O/U43-38-3
FINAL SCORE
112
-
123
New York
Knicks
NY
Last 5 ATS
W/L57-34
ATS45-44
O/U43-42-1
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
OVER/UNDER
Last 5 ATS
46-42
Win /Loss
57-34
44-42
Spread
45-44
43-38-3
Over / Under
43-42-1
SPREAD
MONEYLINE
OVER/UNDER

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49%
PUBLIC
51%
MONEY
18%
PUBLIC
82%
MONEY
Over93%
PUBLIC
Under7%
Over
MONEY
Under

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Expert Picks

Point SpreadNew York -7 -110
WIN
Unit1.0
+1857
23-4 in Last 27 NBA ATS Picks
+1389
38-22 in Last 60 NY ATS Picks
Zack's Analysis:

The Knicks have an extra aggressive spread today against Detroit. Their dominance over the Pistons spanned from 2019 until this December where they had won sixteen matchups in a row. Now that has flipped with Detroit winning the last three. Yet, the Knicks are a team I believe can flip that postseason on switch. The experience factor is one-sided over a Pistons team that I expect to be overwhelmed in game one. Take the Knicks

Pick Made: Apr 19, 7:47 pm UTC on Caesars
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Total PointsDennis Schroder Over 7.5 Total Points -120
WIN
Unit1.0
+1284
50-30 in Last 80 NBA Player Props Picks
Larry's Analysis:

The Pistons acquired Dennis Schroder in February to help compensate for Jaden Ivey's absence. Since then he's become an increasingly important player for them. Schroder averaged 18.9 minutes in February, 25.3 minutes in March and 32 minutes in April. He has cleared this prop total in 17 of his last 19 games. The Knicks give up the fifth-most points to opposing point guards. Schroder not only backs up Cade Cunningham, he plays alongside him. Even if his minutes dip slightly due to Cunningham getting a monster workload, I still like Schroder to score at least eight points.

Pick Made: Apr 19, 7:42 pm UTC on DraftKings
Point SpreadDetroit +7.5 -115
LOSS
Unit1.0
+60
4-3 in Last 7 NBA Picks
+55
4-3 in Last 7 NBA ATS Picks
+320
11-7 in Last 18 NY ATS Picks
Micah's Analysis:

The Pistons are 7-point dogs at the Knicks in Madison Square Garden for game one, even though the Pistons have won the last three meetings, including two of them at MSG. That's too much to give to a team that's loaded with confidence, knowing they can beat this Knicks team because they have been doing it. For the Pistons to win again, they will have to pressure the Knicks with a scoring blitz, which means Cade Cunningham shooting lights out for the Pistons. He's the key. The future is now for him in the NBA. In the game played on April 10th at Detroit, the Knicks shot 47% from the field and 32% from three-point range and still lost 115-106. I like the Pistons.

Pick Made: Apr 19, 5:30 pm UTC on BetMGM
Point SpreadDetroit +7.5 -112
LOSS
Unit1.0
+159
5-3 in Last 8 NBA ATS Picks
Jeff's Analysis:

After a remarkable turnaround from a 14-68 record in 2024 to a 44-38 playoff team, the Pistons enter with momentum. Their underdog mentality and first playoff appearance in years could fuel a gritty performance in game one. The Pistons play with a "tenacious spirit" and aggressive defense that has disrupted New York's rhythm. They rank fifth in possessions, while the Knicks are 25th. With better defensive efficiency, rebounding, and turnover stats, I like the points in this spot.

Pick Made: Apr 19, 5:09 pm UTC on BetRivers
Point SpreadDetroit +7.5 -112
LOSS
Unit1.0
+462
6-3 in Last 9 NBA Sides Picks
+262
5-3 in Last 8 NBA ATS Picks
Brad's Analysis:

Detroit was 3-1 against the Knicks this season and was the far better team over the final three months. The Pistons were also a comfortable road team with a 22-19 record and a plus-2.4 point differential. Jalen Brunson is back, yes. But Detroit's defense is superior to New York's and the Pistons are riding a lot of young-gun vibes into Game 1. Seven points is too many.

Pick Made: Apr 19, 4:20 pm UTC on BetRivers
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Total PointsCade Cunningham Over 27.5 Total Points -123
LOSS
Unit1.0
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NBA Player Props Picks
Brad's Analysis:

As this series goes on, the Knicks will look for adjustments to their pick-and-roll coverage, but in the feel-out Game 1 Karl-Anthony Towns is probably going to play a lot of drop coverage and Cade Cunningham has become a legit pull-up threat. He's going to feast early.

Pick Made: Apr 19, 4:17 pm UTC on BetRivers
Point SpreadDetroit +7 -106
LOSS
Unit1.0
+3065
209-154-2 in Last 365 NBA Picks
+90
2-1 in Last 3 NBA ATS Picks
+1318
23-9-1 in Last 33 DET ATS Picks
Mike's Analysis:

The Pistons went 24-15-2 ATS on the road this season. When the spread was +5.5 to +8.5 points, they went 10-6-1. The Pistons played the Knicks in New York two times this season and the Pistons won both games. In total, they went 3-1 against the Knicks. While I think the Knicks win this game at home to start off the series, I like the Pistons to keep things close enough to cover.

Pick Made: Apr 19, 1:34 pm UTC on FanDuel
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Total Points + Assists + ReboundsOG Anunoby Under 24.5 Total Points + Assists + Rebounds -118
LOSS
Unit1.0
+145
6-4 in Last 10 NBA Player Props Picks
Prop's Analysis:

Caesar’s. OG Anunoby is coming off a terrific stretch of offensive basketball, albeit mainly without Jalen Brunson. With Brunson back in action, OG will be relegated back to more spot-up and secondary action. With Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns both active, Anunoby remained under this line in 16 of 26 games against teams in the top 15 defensively against spot up shooting. The Pistons ranked 7th in limiting spot up shooting, and allowed the seventh fewest assists per game during the regular season. It should function as a better spot for both Brunson and Towns.

Pick Made: Apr 18, 3:51 am UTC on Caesars
Over / UnderOver 220.5 -109
WIN
Unit1.0
+1730
45-25 in Last 70 NBA O/U Picks
+88
2-1 in Last 3 NY O/U Picks
Jason's Analysis:

This should be a shot-maker series. The Knicks had no answers for Cade Cunningham defensively and I'm not sure they will in this series. Getting Jalen Brunson back and rested at least means NY can match him shot for shot. The 4 regular season games between these teams all cleared this number (three did so with ease) and Pistons D started to falter in the final weeks and their youth and inexperienced coupled with that has me thinking this is an over series. DET allowed 119/G over the final 12 games (only ATL worse among playoff teams), allowing 119+ in 8 of those games. NYK defense has been far shakier in general this season and Pistons play at a hectic pace.

Pick Made: Apr 14, 2:12 pm UTC on BetRivers

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Team Injuries

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Season Splits

All Games
ALL
All Games
53%
43-37-2
41-41
50%
On Road
LOCATION
At Home
61%
24-15-2
22-19
53%
As Underdog or PK
STATUS
As Favorite
58%
24-17-2
35-30
53%
When Spread was +5.5 to +8.5
SPREAD
When Spread was -8.5 to -5.5
62%
10-6-1
9-14
39%
As Road Underdog
LOCATION & STATUS
As Home Favorite
56%
13-10-2
21-16
56%
vs Teams That Win >55% of Games
OPP WIN%
vs Teams That Win 45-55% of Games
53%
15-13-1
6-10
37%
vs Teams Allowing >102 PPG
OPP DEFENSE
vs Teams Allowing >102 PPG
55%
43-35-2
40-40
50%
After a Day Off
REST
After a Day Off
53%
35-31-1
38-29
56%
vs NY
HEAD TO HEAD
vs DET
75%
3-1
1-3
25%
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