Knicks vs. Pistons Game 3 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 24

In Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will meet the Detroit Pistons. Thursday's matchup between the Knicks and the Pistons features the Knicks as slim 1.5-point favorites. A 217-point total has been set for the matchup.

Here's everything you need to know about the Knicks-Pistons game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Pistons Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
• TV: TNT, FDSDET, and MSG

Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction

ATS Pick: Pistons (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (217)
Score Prediction: Pistons 115 - Knicks 113

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Insights

• Knicks games have finished over 217 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 58 times (out of 82) this year.
• This year, 59 of the Pistons' 82 games have had a combined total of more than 217 points scored.
• These two teams average a combined 231.3 points per game, 14.3 more points than the total of 217 set for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 8.3 more points per game (225.3) than this matchup's over/under of 217 points.
• New York has been chosen as the favorite in 66 games this year and has walked away with the win 47 times (71.2%) in those games.
• Detroit has been an underdog in 42 games this season and has come away with the win 18 times (42.9%) in those contests.
• Detroit holds a 4-2 record in the last six head-to-head games against New York.
• The Pistons also have a 4-2 record against the spread when taking on the Knicks.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks are 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall in their past 10 games.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 224.8 points in its last 10 games, 7.8 more than the 217 over/under in this matchup.
• The Knicks have played 82 games, with 39 wins against the spread.
• New York has an against the spread record of 33-30-2 in its 65 games when favored by 1.5 points or more so far this season.
• The Knicks have gone over the point total in 52.4% of their opportunities this year (43 times in 82 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks score 115.8 points per game, only 2.2 more points than the 113.6 the Pistons give up.
• New York has a 29-13-2 record against the spread and a 37-7 record overall when scoring more than 113.6 points.
• This season, the Knicks have a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.5% higher than the 46.1% of shots the Pistons' opponents have made.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 21 times in 41 opportunities when playing at home, and they've covered 18 times in 41 opportunities in away games.
• Looking at point totals, New York hits the over more consistently at home, as it has exceeded the total 23 times in 41 opportunities this season (56.1%). In away games, it has hit the over 20 times in 41 opportunities (48.8%).
• The Knicks have performed worse as a moneyline favorite at home, sporting a home record of 27-11, compared to going 20-8 away from home.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 24.4 points, 12.8 boards and 3.1 assists per game, shooting 52.6% from the floor and 42% from beyond the arc with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Josh Hart posts 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest, shooting 52.5% from the floor and 33.3% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jalen Brunson posts 26 points, 2.9 boards and 7.3 assists per contest, shooting 48.8% from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• OG Anunoby posts 18 points, 4.8 boards and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 47.6% from the field and 37.2% from downtown with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game.

Knicks Player Props

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons are 3-7 against the spread and 3-7 overall in their past 10 games.
• Detroit's average total over the last 10 games is 11.0 points greater than the 217 over/under given for this matchup.
• In the Pistons' 82 games this year, they have 43 wins against the spread.
• This season, Detroit has an against-the-spread record of 23-14-2 in its 39 games as an underdog of 1.5 points or more.
• Pistons games this season have gone over the total in 42 of 82 opportunities (51.2%).
• The Pistons' 115.5 points per game are just 3.8 more points than the 111.7 the Knicks give up to opponents.
• Detroit has put together a 34-20-1 ATS record and a 36-19 overall record in games it scores more than 111.7 points.
• The Pistons' 47.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 0.2 percentage points higher than the Knicks have allowed to their opponents (47.4%).
• The Pistons have been better against the spread on the road (24-16-1) than at home (19-21-1) this season.
• Detroit's games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (20 times out of 41) than on the road (22 of 41) this season.
• The Pistons' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .636 (14-8), and away it is .706 (12-5).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham is putting up 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. He's also draining 46.9% of his shots from the floor and 35.6% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game.
• Jalen Duren is putting up 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He's making 69.2% of his shots from the floor (second in NBA).
• The Pistons are getting 13.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game from Tobias Harris this season.
• The Pistons are receiving 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Malik Beasley this year.
• Dennis Schroder gives the Pistons 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest while putting up 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Pistons Player Props

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