Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 19

The Detroit Pistons (40-13) travel to face the New York Knicks (35-20) after winning three road games in a row. The Knicks face the Pistons in a game that New York is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The game has an over/under of 222.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know 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, February 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• TV: Amazon Prime Video and MSG
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction

ATS Pick: Pistons (+ 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (222.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 115 - Pistons 114

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Insights

• This season, the Knicks games have gone over 222.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 34 (out of 55) times.
• The Pistons games have gone over 222.5 total points scored in 27 of 53 total matchups this season.
• The Knicks and Pistons average 12.7 more points between them than the total of 222.5 for this matchup.
• The Knicks and the Pistons have seen their opponents average a combined 1.3 fewer points per game than the point total of 222.5 set for this game.
• New York has been victorious in 31, or 70.5%, of the 44 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Detroit has won in 10, or 90.9%, of the 11 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• In the last two head-to-head meetings, Detroit has a 2-0 record against New York.
• The Pistons also have a 2-0 record against the spread when taking on the Knicks.
• The Pistons have been the favorite in two of their previous three contests, and covered the spread in all three.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 8-2 in their past 10 games, with an 8-2 record against the spread in that span.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 223.3 points over its last 10 games, 0.8 more than the 222.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Knicks have played 55 games, with 29 wins against the spread.
• New York has an ATS record of 20-11-1 in its 32 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or more so far this season.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the total in 27 out of 53 opportunities (50.9%).
• The Knicks put up 8.7 more points per game (118.0) than the Pistons allow (109.3).
• New York has a 26-14-1 record against the spread and a 32-9 record overall when scoring more than 109.3 points.
• The Knicks make 47.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.1 percentage points higher than the Pistons have allowed to their opponents (44.1%).
• The Knicks sport a better record against the spread at home (19-9-0) than they do in away games (10-16-1).
• When it comes to over/unders, New York hits the over more consistently in home games, as it has gone over the total 14 times in 28 opportunities this season (50%). In road games, it has hit the over 13 times in 27 opportunities (48.1%).
• The Knicks have performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 20-6, compared to going 11-7 on the road.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 19.8 points, 2.9 assists and 11.9 rebounds per contest.
• Jalen Brunson averages 27.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Mikal Bridges posts 15.9 points, 4.2 boards and 4.1 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Josh Hart averages 12.2 points, 5.2 assists and 7.6 rebounds.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.6 points, 2.4 assists and 5.5 rebounds.

Knicks Player Props

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Detroit's average total over the last 10 games is 1.1 points fewer than the 222.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Pistons are 29-23-1 against the spread this season.
• This season, Detroit has won against the spread in each of its two games as an underdog of 4.5 points or more.
• The Pistons have gone over the point total 43.4% of the time this year (23 of 53 games with a set point total).
• The Pistons score an average of 117.2 points per game, 5.3 more points than the 111.9 the Knicks allow.
• Detroit is 26-10-1 against the spread and 32-5 overall when it scores more than 111.9 points.
• The Pistons are shooting 48.0% from the field, 2.1% higher than the 45.9% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.
• The Pistons' winning percentage against the spread at home is .536 (15-13-0). On the road, it is .560 (14-10-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Detroit's games have gone over 12 of 28 times at home (42.9%), and 11 of 25 on the road (44%).
• The Pistons' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .783 (18-5), and away it is .632 (12-7).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Cade Cunningham gives the Pistons 25.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 9.6 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (seventh in NBA) and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Ausar Thompson is putting up 10.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. He's draining 51.1% of his shots from the floor.
• Duncan Robinson gives the Pistons 12.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while delivering 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Kevin Huerter is putting up 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 45.4% of his shots from the floor and 30.6% from 3-point range, with 1.5 treys per contest.
• The Pistons are getting 13.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Tobias Harris this season.

Pistons Player Props

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