New York pays a visit to Detroit on Friday, hoping to send the Pistons to a loss while also covering the spread in NBA betting action at Little Sportsbook Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Detroit Pistons as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as -6-point favorites on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 202 for Friday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 105-101 win for the Pistons on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Knicks will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 18-13 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Detroit Pistons are 18-11-2 ATS. New York is 14-16-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Detroit is 13-18 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs New York injuries news.
The Pistons - Knicks betting odds would favor the Pistons if the lines were set according to power rankings. Detroit is rated No. 12 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the New York Knicks sit at No. 22.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting New York Knicks rank No. 13 in the league with 43.9 per game. That compares with Detroit's No. 19 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Detroit is the NBA's No. 12-ranked team at 11.1 per game, while the New York Knicks rate No. 30 with 8.1 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Michael Beasley went off for 32 points and added 12 rebounds leading New York to a 102-93 win over Boston on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
Anthony Tolliver scored 18 points in a failed effort to lead the Pistons to victory (they lost 110-93 to Dallas at American Airlines Center on Wednesday).
- New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 7 games
- New York is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games
- Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Philadelphia, Monday, December 25th
Detroit home to Indiana, Tuesday, December 26th
