Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Game 2 Free Pick | April 21, 2025

Detroit Pistons (44-38 SU, 42-39 ATS) vs. New York Knicks (51-31 SU, 42-41 ATS)

When: Monday, April 21st, 7:30 PM (ET)

Where: Madison Square Garden, NY, New York

TV: TNT

Point Spread: Det +6.5/NY -6.5

Total: 221

Money Line: Detroit Pistons +217/-261

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Notable Injuries

Pistons

• Isaiah Stewart (Questionable) Knee
• Jaden Ivey (Out) Fibula

Knicks

• No Injuries Reported

The Knicks (-261) are favored by 6.5 points over the Pistons (+217) in this Eastern Conference matchup. Detroit has lost three straight games and is 6th in the East, while New York has won two in a row and is 3rd in the conference.

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET. TNT will have the TV coverage.

Recent Form

The Pistons fell to 44-38 on the season after a 123-112 road loss to the Knicks on Saturday. Detroit entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 235 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.

After a 36-26 3rd quarter, the Pistons led 91-83 going into the 4th. However, the Knicks went on a 21-0 run, turning the game from 98-92 to 113-98, and outscored Detroit 40-21 in the final quarter.

The Knicks closed out their regular season with a 123-112 win over the Pistons on Saturday, April 19th, improving their record to 51-31. New York, who were -7 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 235 points went over the line of 221.5.

After a tight start and falling behind 91-83 after the 3rd quarter, the Knicks dominated the 4th, outscoring Detroit 40-21. A key 21-0 run turned the game around, taking the score from 98-92 to 113-98 in New York’s favor.

The Historicals

Across the last five matchups between the teams, Detroit has gone 3-2 vs the spread. However, the Knicks actually have a positive scoring margin in these games at +4 points per game. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 4-1. Combined, they averaged 230 points in these games.

Analysis

Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 25 points in their loss to the Knicks, hitting four threes at an 80% clip. He scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter. Cade Cunningham added 21 points and 12 assists, contributing 8 points in the 4th quarter. Malik Beasley chipped in 20 points, knocking down six threes at 50% efficiency.

Detroit made 15 threes, shooting 46.9% from beyond the arc and 47.7% overall. Tim Hardaway scored 12 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Pistons gave up 123 points to the Knicks, including a tough 4th quarter where they allowed 40 points. Detroit’s defense couldn’t contain New York, who shot 52% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons held the Knicks to 10 made threes on 38% shooting. Detroit sent New York to the line 17 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Pistons finished with 26 defensive rebounds, gave up eight offensive boards, and recorded six steals and nine blocks.

Jalen Brunson’s 34 points and eight assists led the Knicks to a 123-112 win over the Pistons, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting two threes at 40%. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby each added 23 points, with Towns hitting 71.4% of his shots. Anunoby connected on three threes at 37.5%.

The Knicks shot 52.7% from the field as a team, making 10 threes at a 38.5% rate. Brunson scored 12 points in the 4th quarter. In comparison, Cameron Payne added 11 of his 14 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 36 points in the 3rd quarter, the Knicks tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 21 points to secure the win over the Pistons. Overall, New York allowed 112 points on 47% shooting from the field.

The Knicks struggled to defend the three, with Detroit hitting 15 threes at a 46% clip. New York sent the Pistons to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 12 steals and nine blocks.

Betting Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Pistons have a straight-up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Knicks offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 110. New York posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Knicks have a straight-up record of 8-2. But their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.

Joe’s Pick To Cover The Spread

The final score isn’t a great representation of game 1 of this series, as the Pistons hung around before the Knicks dominated the 4th quarter. Heading into game 2, the Knicks are favored by -6.5 points as they look to take a 2-0 lead. I think New York carries that momentum from the 4th quarter into game 2, and I see the Knicks running away with this game. I’m taking the Knicks to win and cover.

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