Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Detroit Pistons
1/5/26 19:00
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Prediction:

 

The Pistons will win

+128
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 by Lou Aguila | in NBA Picks

Eastern Conference juggernauts collide on Monday as the Detroit Pistons go head-to-head with the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena:

The 26-9 Pistons are +124 underdogs against the No.2 team in the East.

Current Form: The Pistons have gone 2-3 in their last five games, but they scored a significant win over the Cavaliers, 114-110, on Sunday to address their mini-slump. Meanwhile, the Knicks have absorbed three consecutive losses, including a 119-130 defeat to Atlantic Division rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers, in their last game.

Players to Watch: Jalen Brunson dropped 31 points in the loss to the Sixers. The Knicks' star point guard averages 29.3 points and 6.5 assists per game this season. Cade Cunningham will be the main man for the Pistons, averaging 26.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game.

Notable Injuries: Landry Shamet (Shoulder) and Josh Hart (Ankle) will not play on Monday. The Pistons will also be missing their starting center, Jalen Duren (Ankle) and Tobias Harris (Hip).

Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
3 Detroit Pistons
0.732 82 60 22 3
6 New York Knicks
0.646 82 53 29

Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks Latest Matches

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons Latest matches
L L W L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  90
New York Knicks

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
110 :  114
Detroit Pistons

Jan 1, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
112 :  118
Miami Heat

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
106 :  128
Detroit Pistons

Dec 28, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
112 :  99
Detroit Pistons

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
131 :  129
Detroit Pistons
W W W W L W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  90
New York Knicks

Jan 1, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
112 :  118
Miami Heat

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
112 :  86
Charlotte Hornets

Dec 12, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
142 :  115
Atlanta Hawks

Dec 6, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
124 :  112
Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 5, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
122 :  116
Portland Trail Blazers
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
110 :  114
Detroit Pistons

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
106 :  128
Detroit Pistons

Dec 28, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
112 :  99
Detroit Pistons

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
131 :  129
Detroit Pistons

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
127 :  136
Detroit Pistons

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Portland Trail Blazers
102 :  110
Detroit Pistons
New York Knicks
New York Knicks Latest matches
W W L L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  90
New York Knicks

Jan 3, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
119 :  130
Philadelphia 76ers

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
99 :  111
Atlanta Hawks

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
134 :  132
New York Knicks

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
125 :  130
New York Knicks

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
125 :  128
New York Knicks
W L W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 3, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
119 :  130
Philadelphia 76ers

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
99 :  111
Atlanta Hawks

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
126 :  124
Cleveland Cavaliers

Dec 21, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
132 :  125
Miami Heat

Dec 19, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
107 :  116
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 16, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
124 :  113
San Antonio Spurs
W L W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  90
New York Knicks

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
134 :  132
New York Knicks

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
125 :  130
New York Knicks

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
125 :  128
New York Knicks

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
115 :  104
New York Knicks

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
113 :  114
New York Knicks

Detroit Pistons against New York Knicks : Head to Head (H2H)

Detroit Pistons

50 %

New York Knicks

50 %

Jan 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
121 :  90
New York Knicks

Jul 11, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Detroit Pistons
104 :  86
New York Knicks

May 1, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
113 :  116
New York Knicks

Apr 29, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
103 :  106
Detroit Pistons

Apr 27, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
93 :  94
New York Knicks

Apr 24, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
116 :  118
New York Knicks

Players list

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
I. Stewart A. Thompson

C. Cunningham

P. Reed

D. Robinson

New York Knicks
New York Knicks
M. Robinson

J. Brunson

K. Towns

O. Anunoby

M. Bridges

Substitutes

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
T. Smith J. Green

M. Sasser

D. Jenkins

J. Ivey

C. Lanier

R. Holland

New York Knicks
New York Knicks
A. Hukporti

J. Clarkson

T. Kolek

M. McBride

K. McCullar Jr.

M. Diawara

P. Dadiet

G. Yabusele

Detroit Pistons - New York Knicks Key Points

  1. New York is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
  2. New York is 8-8 SU in its last 16 road games.
  3. Detroit is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games.
  4. Detroit is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home.

Our Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction

Fearless Forecast: The Pistons get the job done at home, beating their East rivals, the Knicks, in a thriller.

Edge: The Pistons boast one of the top defenses in the NBA, averaging 112.7 points allowed per game. Meanwhile, the Knicks have conceded 130+ points in two of their last three losses.

Trends: Detroit is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home. New York is 8-8 in 16 road games this season.

Our betting prediction for the New York Knicks vs. the Detroit Pistons: The Pistons will win.

Prediction:

 

The Pistons will win

+128
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