New York Knicks - Detroit Pistons predictions and free betting tips [25/03/2024]

The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks are set for a showdown on Tuesday at the Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks

The Knicks are in fine form, winning 5 of their last 6 outings. This success was all the more evident following their recent victory over the Nets scoring 105:93 in their latest match. In this confrontation, Donte DiVincenzo made a significant contribution, scoring 31 points, managing 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Miles McBride also made his mark, netting 6 three-pointers and aggregating a total of 26 points, whilst Isaiah Hartenstein and Jalen Brunson added 17 points apiece. Overall, the Knicks demonstrated a 43% game shooting accuracy and executed 15 out of 40 three-pointers. The offensive prowess was complemented with sturdy defence, especially in the second half of the game, where they managed to limit the Nets to a mere 36 points, subsequently improving their home record to 23-13 this season.

Faring well in the potentially taxing return after an away tour, the Knicks are displaying excellent form, gunning for the third spot in the Eastern Conference. Even amid several key players' injuries like Anunoby, Randle, and Robinson, the team managed to perform well, thanks to outstanding appearances from DiVincenzo and McBride who together accorded the team 57 points.

Detroit Pistons

The Pistons continue to face severe challenges, enduring 16 defeats in their last 20 matches, and their recent loss to New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 101:114 only added salt to injury. Chimezie Metu and Malachi Flynn both contributed, scoring 17 points each, whilst Jaden Ivey and James Wiseman also had notable game time, adding 16 and 15 points respectively, with Wiseman garnering an impressive 11 rebounds. However, despite these efforts, the Pistons displayed only 40% shooting accuracy from the game and executed just 11 of 41 three-point attempts, reflecting their inconsistency in offence.

This season has proven particularly strenuous for the Pistons, who teeter on the brink of 60 seasonal losses – a situation the team hasn't grappled with since the early 1980s. The string of defeats underlines the problems in offence and defence, exacerbated by the lack of key players. Injuries to Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Simone Fontecchio have significantly weakened the lineup, restricting the team's capabilities.

The prospective return of Cunningham could potentially hand the team the much-needed impetus; nonetheless, the discipline and playstyle issues pointed out by Coach Monty Williams require urgent changes and adaptations for the team to surmount the current hardships and start returning more stable results.

Match Prediction: New York Knicks - Detroit Pistons

The Pistons continue to feel the absence of key players, including Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, and Ousmane Dieng, whereas the Knicks will be missing OG Anunoby, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson. In the impending game, the Pistons are likely to be strong underdogs, and it would be quite a surprise if they put up significant resistance, especially considering they are set for back-to-back games without respite. On the other hand, the Knicks are approaching this encounter, displaying solid gameplay, but I'm betting on the young Pistons and going for total points over 209.5.