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Knicks vs. Pistons NBA Playoffs Game 5 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

Knicks vs. Pistons NBA Playoffs Game 5 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

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The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons are facing off in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs in a decisive Game 5.

Knicks vs. Pistons Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Knicks, by a final score of Knicks 116, Pistons 112.
  • Against the spread, we expect that the Pistons will cover. The spread is currently Pistons +5.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 213.5 points.

Knicks vs. Pistons Odds

  • Favorite: Knicks (-5.5)
  • Total: 213.5
  • The Knicks have compiled a 39-41-2 record against the spread this season.
  • New York has covered the spread 19 times this season (19-22-2 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
  • In the Knicks’ 82 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 43 times.
  • This season, the Knicks have won 47 out of the 66 games, or 71.2%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • New York has a record of 30-10, a 75% win rate, when it’s favored by -225 or more by DraftKings Sportsbook this season.
  • The Pistons have compiled a 43-37-2 record against the spread this year.
  • Detroit has an ATS record of 14-10-1 when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season.
  • The Pistons and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 42 out of 82 times this season.
  • The Pistons have come away with 18 wins in the 42 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Detroit has come away with a win eight times in 21 chances when named as an underdog of at least +185 or longer on the Moneyline.

Knicks Key Stats

  • Points: 115.8 PPG (9th) | FG%: 48.6% (4th)
  • Opp. Points: 111.7 PPG (9th) | Opp. FG%: 47.4% (22nd)
  • Rebounds: 42.6 RPG (24th) | Opp. Rebounds: 41.8 RPG (2nd)
  • Assists: 27.5 APG (11th) | Turnovers: 12.2 TPG (3rd)
  • Steals: 8.2 SPG (12th) | Blocks: 4 BPG (29th)

Pistons Key Stats

  • Points: 115.5 PPG (11th) | FG%: 47.6% (13th)
  • Opp. Points: 113.6 PPG (14th) | Opp. FG%: 46.1% (8th)
  • Rebounds: 44.8 RPG (11th) | Opp. Rebounds: 42.5 RPG (6th)
  • Assists: 26.4 APG (14th) | Turnovers: 14.1 TPG (23rd)
  • Steals: 8 SPG (17th) | Blocks: 5.3 BPG (8th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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