Detroit Pistons
New York Knicks
Spread
New York Knicks -3.5 / Detroit Pistons +3.569%
consensus
New York Knicks covers
13 models · avg conf 63%
New York Knicks covers
With a spread of -3.5 to -4, the Knicks are likely to cover, especially given their home advantage and the Pistons' struggles on the road.
The spread oscillates between -3.5 and -4 points for the Knicks across sportsbooks, showing consensus around a 3.5-4 point advantage. The consistency of this line and the Knicks' moneyline favorite status suggest they should cover at home. However, the modest spread indicates the market views this as competitive, preventing higher confidence.
Knicks favored by approximately 3.5–4 points in the majority of lines. Home court and likely higher-quality depth suggest they can cover the spread against a Pistons squad that struggles on offense.
The spread for the Knicks ranges from -3.5 to -4 with odds mostly around 1.87 to 1.91, showing moderate confidence in their ability to win by at least 4 points. Given their home advantage and the Pistons' underdog status, the Knicks are likely to cover the spread.
The spread is consistently set at Knicks -3.5 to -4, suggesting that bookmakers expect them to win by a small margin. Given the moneyline odds favoring the Knicks, they are also expected to cover the spread with moderate confidence.
The spread is primarily set at -3.5 for the Knicks. While a 3.5-point margin can be close, the Knicks' superior talent and home advantage suggest they should be able to win by more than a single possession against the Pistons, covering the spread.
Market spreads cluster around Knicks -3.5 to -4, implying a modest expected margin. Given New York’s edge and home status, they are favored to cover a mid-3 point spread, though the line is tight so there is moderate risk.
Spreads hover around -3.5 to -4 for Knicks, with balanced odds; home advantage and matchup favor Knicks covering the small spread.
Consensus spread sits -3.5/-4 near even juice, aligning with the moneyline edge. Preference is Knicks -3.5 where available for a slightly better margin of safety.
Detroit Pistons covers
The spread has settled at 3.5 points. The odds for the Detroit Pistons to cover (+3.5) have consistently offered a higher payout (e.g., 1.95, 1.99) compared to the Knicks covering (-3.5) (e.g., 1.87). This pattern suggests that money is coming in on the Pistons to keep the game close, making them a value pick to cover the spread even in a loss.
The spread has moved from -4 to -3.5 across multiple books, suggesting some money coming in on Detroit. The Pistons getting 3.5-4 points provides value as the market appears uncertain about the Knicks covering. Detroit has shown they can keep games competitive, and this narrow spread in a volatile NBA game favors the underdog.
The line movement from Knicks -4 to -3.5 across multiple books suggests sharp money may be on Detroit. The Pistons' young core should be more developed by 2026, and getting 3.5-4 points with a talented underdog provides value. Knicks have historically struggled to consistently cover large spreads at home.
The spread is tight at -3.5 to -4 points, with some books offering Detroit +3.5 at favorable odds (1.95-1.99). The market movement shows some books adjusting from -4 to -3.5, suggesting money may be coming in on Detroit. In a relatively low spread game, the Pistons have value to keep it close even if they don't win outright. The half-point difference between books creates an edge on Detroit +4.
Moneyline
New York Knicks +1.59 / Detroit Pistons +2.43100%
consensus
New York Knicks wins
13 models · avg conf 72%
New York Knicks wins
The New York Knicks are strong favorites with moneyline odds consistently below 1.60 across all listings, implying a high probability of victory. Their home-court advantage against a generally weaker Detroit Pistons team reinforces this pick.
The betting market consistently lists the New York Knicks as the favorite, with their moneyline odds hovering around 1.57 to 1.61. This implies a win probability of over 60%. As the home team and the clear favorite across all provided odds, they are the most probable winner of the game.
The Knicks are consistently favored across all listed moneyline odds (ranging from 1.57 to 1.61), indicating strong market confidence in their ability to win. The Pistons' odds (2.4 to 2.46) suggest they are clear underdogs, likely due to inferior team form or roster strength.
The Knicks have better odds and a stronger home court advantage. Their recent performance suggests they can secure a win against the Pistons.
The Knicks are heavily favored across all sportsbooks with consistent odds ranging from 1.57-1.61, indicating strong market consensus. The implied probability of ~63% reflects the Knicks' home court advantage and likely superior roster composition. The Pistons' odds (2.40-2.46) suggest they're significant underdogs.
The Knicks are consistent favorites across all books with moneyline odds around 1.57-1.61, implying approximately 63% win probability. As the home team against Detroit, the market clearly favors New York to win outright.
Knicks are consistently listed as the favorite across nearly all markets with lower odds, indicating a stronger expected performance and home-court advantage.
The New York Knicks are favored across all odds providers with a moneyline around 1.57 to 1.61, indicating they are expected to win. The Knicks likely have a home-court advantage and potentially a stronger recent performance against the Pistons.
Consensus moneyline across books strongly favors the Knicks (~1.57–1.61). Home-court advantage plus a generally stronger roster and defense vs. Detroit’s weaker offense make New York the likeliest winner.
The Knicks are clear home favorites with implied probability around 63% across all books (odds 1.57-1.61). Playing at Madison Square Garden gives them a significant advantage, and the consistent pricing across sportsbooks indicates strong market confidence in a Knicks victory. Detroit has struggled on the road historically and the Knicks typically perform well at home.
The Knicks are solid home favorites with odds stabilizing around 1.59, implying approximately 63% win probability. As a playoff-caliber team with home-court advantage at MSG, they should handle a developing Pistons squad. The consistent moneyline across multiple books supports this assessment.
Knicks are consistent favorites across multiple moneyline odds (1.57 to 1.61), implying a strong edge at home against a weaker Pistons team.
Market consensus puts Knicks ~1.57–1.61 (≈62–64% implied). Home court plus multiple books favoring NYK make them the likelier winner.
Over/Under
O/U 218.577%
consensus
Under
13 models · avg conf 57%
Over
The total set at 222.5 could be surpassed due to both teams' offensive capabilities and potential high-scoring plays, especially in a home game for the Knicks.
The totals line is set at 222.5 across all odds, with 'over' odds slightly more favorable (1.91 to 1.93) compared to 'under' (1.88 to 1.93). This suggests a slight market lean towards a higher-scoring game, possibly due to both teams' recent offensive performances or defensive weaknesses.
Totals line at 222.5 with slightly favorable over odds (1.91-1.93); NBA games often trend high-scoring, especially with Knicks' offensive potential.
Under
Total lines center on 222.5. Detroit typically scores at a lower pace and New York often leans on defense, suggesting a slower game and a tilt to the under. No major market lean toward a high-scoring outlier is present, so under is the prudent play.
The total line is consistently 222.5, with odds often slightly favoring the Under or being perfectly balanced. The Knicks are known for their defensive prowess and often play at a slower pace, which could lead to a lower-scoring affair against the Pistons, who can struggle offensively.
The totals line remains consistently at 222.5, and the under odds are slightly more favorable across multiple lines, suggesting a slight lean toward a lower-scoring game. This could be influenced by recent defensive performances or offensive struggles from either team.
The 222.5 line is common across markets. Given Knicks' defense and Pistons' offensive profile, the game pace and scoring may trend under the center-neutral average for this matchup.
Totals at 222.5 with some books shading the under (shorter price) suggests a modest market lean to the under; numbers are mostly balanced, so edge is slight.
The total is consistently set at 222.5 points with odds nearly balanced (Over 1.89-1.93, Under 1.88-1.93), indicating no strong market lean. The under is marginally favored by slight odds differences. This suggests a defensive or moderate-scoring matchup is expected, though the near-even odds indicate genuine uncertainty. Confidence is low due to the balanced line.
The totals line has remained stable at 222.5 with the odds becoming very balanced (1.91 for both over and under). However, some of the initial odds offered a lower price on the under (1.88, 1.89), indicating a slight early market lean in that direction. With the market showing no strong preference now, that initial sentiment gives a marginal edge to the under.
The total is locked at 222.5 across all books with fairly balanced odds (ranging 1.88-1.93), indicating market efficiency. However, the slight juice favoring the under at several books (1.88-1.89) suggests sharp action on the under. Both teams have capable defenses, and home games at Madison Square Garden can sometimes see tighter defensive efforts.
The total is set at 222.5 with balanced odds across all books (1.88-1.93 range). The slight juice favoring the under at some books (1.88-1.89) suggests marginal lean that direction. Both teams have shown defensive capabilities, and playoff-positioning games in February tend to be more deliberate. The consistency of 222.5 across all books with no movement indicates sharp agreement on this number being accurate, making the under a slight lean.
The total has held steady at 222.5 with balanced odds (1.91) on both sides, indicating market uncertainty. The Knicks' defensive-minded system under Thibodeau typically produces lower-scoring games. However, this is a close call given Detroit's potential uptempo style with young talent.