Pistons vs. Knicks Game 6 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 1

The Detroit Pistons will take on the New York Knicks in a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Detroit is a slim 1.5-point favorite against New York when the Pistons take on the Knicks on Thursday. The game's point total is 213.5.

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

Pistons vs. Knicks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
• TV: TNT

Pistons vs. Knicks Prediction

ATS Pick: Pistons (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (213.5)
Score Prediction: Pistons 115 - Knicks 113

Pistons vs. Knicks Betting Insights

• Out of 82 games thus far this season, the Pistons have had 63 with more than 213.5 points scored, their current matchup's total.
• This season, 62 of the Knicks' 82 games have had a combined total higher than 213.5 points scored.
• Between them, these two teams average 17.8 more points per game (231.3) than this game's total (213.5).
• The Pistons and the Knicks have seen their opponents average a combined 11.8 more points per game than the over/under of 213.5 set for this outing.
• Detroit has been victorious in 26, or 66.7%, of the 39 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• New York has been victorious in four, or 25%, of the 16 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Detroit has taken five of its last nine head-to-head meetings with New York.
• The Pistons also have a 5-4 record against the spread when playing the Knicks.

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons are 3-7 against the spread and 3-7 overall over their past 10 games.
• Detroit has averaged a total of 224.5 combined points over its last 10 games, 11.0 greater than this matchup's over/under of 213.5.
• Against the spread, the Pistons are 43-37-2 this year.
• Detroit has been favored by 1.5 points or more 39 times this season and are 19-20 ATS in those contests.
• Pistons games this year have gone over the total in 42 out of 82 opportunities (51.2%).
• The Pistons score just 3.8 more points per game (115.5) than the Knicks allow (111.7).
• Detroit has a 34-20-1 record against the spread and a 36-19 record overall when scoring more than 111.7 points.
• The Pistons are shooting 47.6% from the field this season, 0.2 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Knicks allow to opponents.
• The Pistons have done a better job covering the spread in away games (24-16-1) than they have in home games (19-21-1).
• Detroit has exceeded the total in 20 of 41 home games (48.8%). It has fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in 22 of 41 matchups (53.7%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Pistons have won a lower percentage of their games when playing at home (.636) compared to away games (.706).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham averages 26.1 points, 9.1 assists and 6.1 boards per game.
• Jalen Duren posts 11.8 points, 2.7 assists and 10.3 boards per game.
• Tobias Harris posts 13.7 points, 5.9 boards and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 47.7% from the floor and 34.5% from downtown with 1.2 made treys per contest.
• Malik Beasley averages 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 43% from the field and 41.6% from beyond the arc with 3.9 made treys per game (third in league).
• Dennis Schroder averages 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Pistons Player Props

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 5-5 in their last 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• New York's average total over the last 10 games is 7.4 points greater than the 213.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Knicks are 39-41-2 against the spread this year.
• New York has been underdogs by 1.5 points or more 16 times this year and are 5-11 ATS in those contests.
• Knicks games this season have gone over the point total 52.4% of the time (43 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks' 115.8 points per game are just 2.2 more points than the 113.6 the Pistons give up to opponents.
• New York is 29-13-2 against the spread and 37-7 overall when it scores more than 113.6 points.
• The Knicks have shot at a 48.6% clip from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points above the 46.1% shooting opponents of the Pistons have averaged.
• The Knicks have performed better against the spread at home (21-19-1) than away (18-22-1) this season.
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of New York's games have finished above the over/under at home (56.1%, 23 of 41) compared to on the road (48.8%, 20 of 41).
• As moneyline favorites, the Knicks have won a lower percentage of games at home (27-11) than away (20-8).

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns generates 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game for the Knicks.
• The Knicks are receiving 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game from Josh Hart this year.
• Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per contest. He is draining 48.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 treys per game.
• The Knicks are getting 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game from Mikal Bridges this season.
• OG Anunoby gives the Knicks 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while averaging 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.9 blocked shots.

Knicks Player Props

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