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2026 NBA Handicapping – New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
(33-18) New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons (37-12)
Date: Feb 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
NBA Moneyline Odds: Knicks -116 | Pistons +105 (Bet Now!)
Today’s NBA Point Spread Betting Odds: Knicks -1.5 | Pistons +1.5
NBA Basketball Gambling Total: O/U: 224.5
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Knicks vs. Pistons Gameday
Friday serves up a small slate of six matches, including the New York Knicks versus the Detroit Pistons.
New York last played on Wednesday in a wild double overtime match versus the Denver Nuggets, which they prevailed in, winning 134-127. Six Knicks scored in double-figures, led by Jalen Brunson’s 42 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns registered a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Detroit is completing a back-to-back set, having played on Thursday in a 117-126 loss to the Washington Wizards. Four Pistons scored in double figures, led by Cade Cunningham, who registered 30 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
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New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Odds & Last 5
Last year, the Pistons took the regular series three games to one, while this is the second of three meetings between the clubs this season, with the Pistons up 1-0.
In the last eight games, the Knicks have been rolling on a winning streak, although they required double overtime to continue their run. New York sits in second in the East, 4.5 games back of the Pistons and with a record of 33-18. The Knicks will play six of their next nine matches on the road.
As for the Pistons, they are 3-2 through the last five matches. Detroit continues to sit atop the East with a record of 37-13. The Pistons are halfway through a four-game homestand and then will hit the road for the next four matches.
The Knicks are favored by a small 1.5 spread with an over/under of 224.5 points.
Knicks Stats
New York ranks third (119.2) offensively, tied for 12th defensively (113.2), fourth in net rating (+6.0), and runs the 23rd-ranked pace in the association (98.70).
The Knicks are averaging 118.2 points per game while their opponents average 112.1 points. In terms of dimes and boards, New York averages 27.0 (10th) and 46.5 (tied for third), respectively.
New York’s team leaders* are Jalen Brunson for scoring (27.4 points) and assists (6.1), Karl-Anthony Towns for **rebounds (11.9), OG Anunoby for steals (1.7), and Mitchell Robinson for blocks (1.1).
The Knicks produce above the league average from the perimeter, shooting 38.0% as a team, while seven* players shoot between 37.0% and 44.3%.
*minimum 20 games
**Leads the NBA
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Pistons Stats
Detroit ranks 12th offensively (116.2), second defensively (108.8), and third in net rating (+7.4) while running a pace of 100.77, which ranks 15th in the association.
The East’s top-place Pistons average 26.7 assists (11th) and 45.7 rebounds (tied for 7th). Detroit scores 117.5 points per game while its opponents average 110.3 points.
Team leaders* in the key categories are Cade Cunningham for scoring (25.3), **assists (9.8), and steals (1.5), while Jalen Duren leads rebounding (10.7), and Isaiah Stewart leads for blocks (1.8).
Perimeter scoring is a weakness for the Pistons, who shoot with an efficiency of 35.0% as a team, with four players shooting over the league average.
*minimum 20 games
**Leads the NBA
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons bottom line:
Fatigue could play a factor in this match with the Pistons playing in a back-to-back set. But, the more pressing issue could be who suits up with Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric, Daniss Jenkins, and Tolu Smith, all listed as game time decisions or out until February 6th.
That makes for a tough battle facing a team desperate to cut the gap between themselves and gain leverage on the Conference top seed.
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Basketball Betting Trends
- New York is 8-0 ATS in its last 8 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York’s last 10 games.
- New York is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games against Detroit.
- Also, Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit’s last 17 games.
- Additionally, Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games.
Knicks Pistons Free Pick: Pistons +1.5
Here is my Knicks Pistons free pick.
The last time these clubs played New York was trying to narrow the gap between them and got blown out 90-121.
The difference in this matchup is that several core players might be missing for the Pistons (although it could be some coaching strategy to keep things unknown until closer to game time).
With the trade deadline over the Pistons made moves to shore up their 3-point shooting with Kevin Huerter and back-up big Dario Saric while the Knicks added Jose Alvarado who’ll replace Miles McBride (out following abdominal surgery).
Ultimately, this contest comes down to an explosive Knicks offense versus a robust Pistons defense. Typically, the latter wins out in those battles.
Also, factor in the Knicks (despite being on a winning streak) aren’t as strong on the road (11-12), so I’ll take the points and the Pistons.
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NBA Betting Tweet Of The Day
“I just wanted to give him an opportunity to get on the court.”
Bickerstaff speaks on Kevin Huerter, who played six minutes during the #Pistons 126-117 loss to the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/dDmf5fiSbH
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) February 6, 2026
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