The New York Knicks are 7-point favorites in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Knicks vs. Pistons Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Knicks 116, Pistons 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-297)
- Total Pick: Over 220.5 (computer predicts 228.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Pistons (+7)
Recent Knicks vs. Pistons Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | Pistons | -3.5 | 229.5 | -169 | +142 | 115-106 DET |
| 1/13/2025 | Knicks | -8 | 223.5 | -337 | +265 | 124-119 DET |
| 12/7/2024 | Knicks | -8 | 224 | -344 | +273 | 120-111 DET |
| 11/1/2024 | Knicks | -6.5 | 218.5 | -262 | +211 | 128-98 NY |
| 3/25/2024 | Knicks | -17 | 212 | -1854 | +1000 | 124-99 NY |
| 2/26/2024 | Knicks | -11 | 225.5 | -631 | +459 | 113-111 NY |
| 11/30/2023 | Knicks | -14.5 | 219.5 | -1040 | +671 | 118-112 NY |
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New York has compiled a 40-41-1 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 7-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 15-19-1 against the spread.
- New York's games have hit the over in 42 out of 82 opportunities (51.2%).
- The Knicks have won 47, or 72.3%, of the 65 games they've played as favorites this season.
- New York has a record of 23-9, a 71.9% win rate, when it's favored by -297 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pistons 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Detroit's ATS record is 43-39-0 this year.
- When they have played as at least 7-point underdogs this year, the Pistons are 6-7 against the spread.
- Detroit has hit the over in 42 of its 82 games with a set total (51.2%).
- The Pistons have won 18 of the 42 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (42.9%).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +238 or longer, Detroit has gone 3-10 (23.1%).
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Knicks vs. Pistons Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Ariel Hukporti: Questionable (Knee)
Pistons
Pistons:
Jaden Ivey: Out (Leg)
Knicks vs. Pistons Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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