Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 5

The New York Knicks (23-12) visit the Detroit Pistons (26-9) in a battle between the top-ranked squads in the Eastern Conference at Little Caesars Arena on January 5, 2026 on Peacock. The Knicks face the Pistons in a game that New York is currently a slim favorite by 1 points. The matchup has a point total of 232.5.

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: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
• TV: Peacock
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction

ATS Pick: Pistons (+ 1)
O/U Pick: Over (232.5)
Score Prediction: Pistons 119 - Knicks 115

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Insights

• The Knicks have played 15 games with over 232.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, this season.
• This season, 13 of the Pistons' 35 games have had a combined total of more than 232.5 points scored.
• These two teams average a combined 239.3 points per game, 6.8 more points than the total of 232.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 4.8 fewer points per game (227.7) than this matchup's over/under of 232.5 points.
• New York has been the favorite in 30 games this season and has come away with the win 22 times (73.3%) in those contests.
• Detroit has come away with seven wins in the eight contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• In the last 10 head-to-head matchups, New York and Detroit have a tied 5-5 record.
• The squads are each 5-5 against the spread in those outings.

Knicks Recent Trends

• Over their past 10 games, the Knicks have one win against the spread, and are 5-5 overall.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 236.5 points in its last 10 games, four more than the 232.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Knicks are 17-17-1 against the spread this season.
• New York is 15-14-1 ATS when favored by 1 point or more this season.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over 20 times in 35 opportunities (57.1%).
• The Knicks record 7.8 more points per game (120.5) than the Pistons allow (112.7).
• New York has a 15-11-1 record against the spread and a 21-6 record overall when scoring more than 112.7 points.
• This season, the Knicks have a 47.3% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.9% higher than the 44.4% of shots the Pistons' opponents have knocked down.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 13 times in 19 opportunities when playing at home, and they've covered four times in 16 opportunities in road games.
• New York has eclipsed the over/under in 11 of 19 home games (57.9%), compared to nine of 16 road games (56.2%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Knicks have won a higher percentage of their home games (.778) compared to road games (.667).

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson puts up 29.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Karl-Anthony Towns posts 22 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made treys per contest.
• Mikal Bridges averages 16.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.7 steals (fifth in league) and 0.9 blocks.
• OG Anunoby puts up 15.5 points, 5.6 boards and 2.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.8 steals (third in NBA) and 0.8 blocks.
• Jordan Clarkson averages 10.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. At the other end he averages 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks.

Knicks Player Props

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons have a 5-4-1 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall in their past 10 games.
• Detroit and its opponents have combined to score an average of 233.3 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.8 more than the 232.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Pistons are 19-15-1 this season.
• Detroit has been underdogs by 1 point or more seven times this year and are 6-1 ATS in those contests.
• Pistons games this year have eclipsed the over/under 18 times in 35 opportunities (51.4%).
• The Pistons' 118.8 points per game are only 3.8 more points than the 115 the Knicks allow to opponents.
• Detroit is 11-5-1 against the spread and 16-1 overall when it scores more than 115 points.
• The Pistons' 48% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.4 percentage points higher than the Knicks have given up to their opponents (46.6%).
• The Pistons' winning percentage against the spread at home is .562 (9-7-0). Away, it is .526 (10-8-1).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of Detroit's games have finished above the over/under at home (56.2%, nine of 16) than away (47.4%, nine of 19).
• The Pistons' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .833 (10-2), and on the road it is .600 (9-6).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham puts up 26.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game for the Pistons.
• Ausar Thompson is putting up 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He's sinking 51.2% of his shots from the field.
• Isaiah Stewart gives the Pistons 9.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while delivering 0.3 steals and 2.1 blocked shots (third in NBA).
• Duncan Robinson gets the Pistons 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game while putting up 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Ronald Holland II gives the Pistons 8.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while putting up 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Pistons Player Props

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