Game Details:
Matchup: Knicks vs. Pistons
Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Betting Line: Knicks -7.5 | Over/Under: 218.5

Key Storylines

Knicks Eye Playoff Seeding: With the postseason around the corner, the Knicks are battling for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference. Every game counts, and a road win in Detroit could solidify their position.

Pistons Playing Spoiler: Out of playoff contention, the young Pistons look to play spoiler. They’ve embraced their developmental role, giving heavy minutes to young standouts to build momentum toward next year.

Recent Form: The Knicks have been strong down the stretch, winning seven of their last 10 games. The Pistons, meanwhile, continue to struggle, going 2-8 over their past 10 outings.

Injury Report

Knicks:
Out: Julius Randle (shoulder), Mitchell Robinson (ankle)
Questionable: Jalen Brunson (knee soreness), OG Anunoby (elbow)

Pistons:
Out: Cade Cunningham (shin), Isaiah Stewart (hamstring)
Questionable: Jaden Ivey (illness)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):
Knicks: 40-32 ATS this season
Pistons: 30-42 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone over in 34 of the Knicks’ 72 games.
The total has gone over in 31 of the Pistons’ 72 games.

Road Warriors:
The Knicks are 21-16 on the road, showing they can deliver away from Madison Square Garden. The Pistons are just 9-28 at home this season, one of the league’s worst records.

Player Prop to Watch

RJ Barrett (Knicks) – Points Total: 19.5:
With Julius Randle out and Brunson potentially limited or out, Barrett could step into a larger scoring role. Look for him to be aggressive, making the over on his points total appealing.

Jalen Duren (Pistons) – Rebounds Total: 10.5:
With frontcourt injuries piling up for Detroit, Duren should have plenty of opportunity to clean the glass.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Knicks -7.5 → New York’s superior depth and defensive prowess should help them cover against the shorthanded Pistons.

Total: Over 218.5 → With defense potentially taking a backseat to offense tonight, expect a relatively high-scoring affair.

Player Prop: RJ Barrett Over 19.5 points → Higher usage rate gives him a prime opportunity to shine.

The Knicks know they cannot afford a slip-up against a lottery-bound team. Even if Brunson is limited or sits out, expect New York’s role players to step up and secure a convincing win in Detroit.

Final Score Prediction: Knicks 115, Pistons 102