Game Details:
Matchup: Knicks vs. Pistons
Date & Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Betting Line: Knicks -8.5 | Over/Under: 222.5

Key Storylines

Knicks Chasing Playoff Seeding

With only a few games left in the regular season, the Knicks are firmly in the playoff picture but remain in a tight race to improve their seeding in the Eastern Conference. Every win matters, and a road game against the Pistons – one of the league’s worst teams – presents a prime opportunity to take care of business.

Pistons Playing Out the String

The Pistons have long been eliminated from playoff contention and are currently focused on player development. Despite a dismal record, they’ve shown some competitive flashes at home thanks to a young core featuring Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. But consistency and defense remain issues.

Season Series So Far

The Knicks lead the season series 2-0 and have won each matchup by double digits, including a 116-101 victory back in February. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson have feasted on Detroit’s soft interior defense in both games.

Injury Report

Knicks:
Out: Mitchell Robinson (ankle), Josh Hart (knee)
Questionable: OG Anunoby (elbow)

Pistons:
Out: Isaiah Stewart (shoulder), Bojan Bogdanovic (groin)
Probable: Cade Cunningham (hip)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):
Knicks: 41-32 ATS this season
Pistons: 28-45 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone under in 4 of the last 5 Knicks games
The total has gone over in 6 of the last 8 Pistons home games

Head-to-Head ATS:
Knicks have covered the spread in both meetings vs. the Pistons this season

Player Prop to Watch

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) – Points Total: 25.5
Brunson had 28 points in the last game vs. Detroit and should thrive again against the Pistons’ porous defense. The over looks appealing here.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) – Assists Total: 6.5
With Bogdanovic and Stewart out, expect Cunningham to handle more playmaking. He’s averaged 7.1 assists over his last seven games.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Knicks -8.5 → The Knicks have everything to play for, and Detroit is too banged up to keep pace.
Total: Over 222.5 → Detroit tends to push tempo at home, and their lack of defense could help push the total higher.
Player Prop: Jalen Brunson Over 25.5 points → In a favorable matchup, Brunson should lead the way again.

The Pistons might show some first-half fight, but the Knicks’ depth, urgency, and experience should wear them down across four quarters. Expect the visitors to pull away late in a game that leans high-scoring.

Final Score Prediction: Knicks 117, Pistons 104