Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The New York Knicks (33-18) visit the Detroit Pistons (37-13) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Friday, February 6, at the Little Caesars Arena.
These Eastern Conference contenders have faced each other only one time this season, with the Pistons coming out on top, 121-90. The Pistons were rolling in that game, making 54.7% of their shots. Cade Cunningham produced a double-double performance of 29 points and 13 assists.
However, the Pistons are coming off a surprising 126-117 loss to the Washington Wizards, ending their three-game winning streak. They fell back by 13 points at the end of the first quarter, essentially setting the tone for the whole game.
Tobias Harris will miss Friday's game against the Knicks, while All-Star center Jalen Duren is listed day-to-day due to knee soreness.
As for the Knicks, they've been on a tear with eight straight wins, including a grueling 134-127 double-overtime victory against the Denver Nuggets. The Knicks overcame a late Nuggets surge, forcing extra periods where their resilience shone through.
Jalen Brunson led the charge for the Knicks, scoring a game-high 42 markers. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby contributed 24 and 20 points, respectively.
Miles McBride will sit out on Friday for the Knicks.
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Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Form
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Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks Latest Matches
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Detroit Pistons against New York Knicks : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Cunningham
T. Harris
D. Robinson
J. Hart
J. Brunson
M. Diawara
M. Bridges
Substitutes
M. Sasser
D. Jenkins
C. Lanier
C. LeVert
W. Moore Jr.
R. Holland
P. Reed
J. Clarkson
K. McCullar Jr.
T. Kolek
L. Shamet
P. Dadiet
O. Anunoby
Detroit Pistons - New York Knicks Key Points
- In their first meeting this season, the Pistons defeated the Knicks, 121-90.
- The Pistons have a better defensive rating than the Knicks.
- The Pistons have won five of their last seven games.
- Knicks key players Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and OG Anunoby are listed day-to-day.
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Our Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Pistons won their first meeting with the Knicks by a whopping margin of 31 points. This could be a confidence booster for them, as they try to stop the Knicks' 3rd-ranked offensive rating.
The Knicks are coming off an inspiring win against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, and they have won their last eight games. Still, the Pistons have what it takes to keep this game close. Our prediction for the Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks match is: Pistons (+1.5) cover the spread.
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