New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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Eastern Conference leaders Detroit Pistons travel to face third-place New York Knicks in this NBA clash on Thursday evening. The Pistons are 40–13 on the season, while the Knicks are 35–20. Check out our prediction for the game below.
The New York Knicks steamrolled the Philadelphia 76ers with a thumping 49-point victory just before the All-Star break, shooting 45% from beyond the arc, 53% overall to demolish the Sixers 138–89. However, Mike Brown's side have posted a patchy 2–2 record in their last four games, including a shock 134–137 defeat to struggling Indiana Pacers, which ended their five-game winning streak at home.
The Detroit Pistons saw off the Toronto Raptors by 18 points, shooting 46% overall, including 41% from deep to defeat the Raptors 113–95. That victory made it three wins on the bounce for the Michigan franchise.
They have won six of their last seven games overall and posted a remarkable 7–1 record in their last eight away games. Moreover, the Pistons have defeated the New York Knicks in both of their recent NBA meetings and secured victories in four of their last five trips to face them.
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New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.61 | 2.4 |
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1.58 | 2.38 |
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1.58 | 2.38 |
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1.61 | 2.35 |
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1.6 | 2.41 |
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Who will win the New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons match is: Detroit Pistons wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons game on 19/02/2026 of the current NBA season:
- New York Knicks has a 49.81% chance to pick up the win against Detroit Pistons according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.61.
- There is a probability of 50.19% ⭐ for Detroit Pistons to win vs New York Knicks with odds of 2.41 at Tonybet.
New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Form
New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons's standings in the NBA
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0.732 | 82 | 60 | 22 | 3 |
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0.646 | 82 | 53 | 29 |
New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons Last Matches
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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Hart
J. Brunson
K. Towns
O. Anunoby
M. Bridges
C. Cunningham
D. Robinson
T. Harris
P. Reed
Substitutes
J. Clarkson
T. Kolek
L. Shamet
J. Alvarado
M. Diawara
J. Sochan
M. Sasser
D. Jenkins
C. Lanier
C. LeVert
R. Holland
New York Knicks - Detroit Pistons Key Points
- The New York Knicks have lost two of their last four games.
- The New York Knicks have lost both of their recent games against the Detroit Pistons.
- The New York Knicks are six games behind the Detroit Pistons.
- The Detroit Pistons have won seven of their last eight away games.
- The Detroit Pistons have won four of their last five away games against the New York Knicks.
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Our New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
With a conference-leading 40–13 record, six games ahead of the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons head into this contest as strong favorites. Moreover, JB Bickerstaff's side are in fine form and have been terrific in their last eight away games.
The New York Knicks haven't been convincing in their recent games, and with their back-to-back defeats to the Detroit Pistons and a dismal 1–4 home record against them, they stand little chance in this clash. Our New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons prediction is Detroit Pistons wins.
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