Game 6 Preview: Knicks vs Pistons Predictions, Player-Prop Picks, Odds & Betting Splits

• The Detroit Pistons try to avoid elimination for the second straight game on Thursday night against the New York Knicks
• The Pistons are slight home favorites in Game 6 on May 1st
• See the Knicks vs Pistons predictions, player-prop picks, and best available odds for Game 6

The Detroit Pistons (44-38, 22-19 home) earned a massive road upset on Tuesday (106-103) to stay alive in their best-of-seven series with the New York Knicks (51-31, 24-17 away). Still trailing 3-2, Detroit faces another must-win scenario as the series shifts back to the Motor City for Game 6 on Thursday night.

New York and Detroit will tip-off at 7:40 pm ET from Little Caesars Arena and the Knicks/Pistons Game 6 odds slightly favor the home team by 1.5 points.

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Predictions & Picks

• Pistons moneyline (-120) at BetMGM
• Duren over 12.5 rebounds (-110) at DraftKings
• Brunson under 28.5 points (-120) at bet365

One of the huge questions heading into Game 6 is the health and availability of Knicks’ guards Jalen Brunson (26.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 7.3 APG in regular season) and Josh Hart (13.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 5.9 APG), who both left Game 5 late with injuries. But neither are on the New York injury report ahead of Game 6; indeed, the Knicks’ injury report doesn’t list a single name.

But that doesn’t mean they will be 100%, especially Brunson, who’s been fighting through minor knocks all series long. The wear-and-tear finally seemed to catch up with New York’s leading scorer in Game 6, when he had just 16 points on 4-of-16 shooting. He’d scored 30-plus in every other game in the series.

Cade Cunningham’s aggressiveness was arguably the biggest difference-maker in the must-win Game 5 for Detroit. The Pistons point guard was just 6-of-17 from the floor but got to the free-throw line 12 times, knocking down 11 and finishing with a game-high 24 points. The Pistons were on the wrong end of an egregious no-foul call at the end of Game 4 which likely would have tied the series. It’s reasonable to assume they’ll get some favorable officiating the rest of the way.

With two of the Knicks stars potentially less than 100% and Detroit returning home with all the momentum, I’m targeting the Pistons to win at -120, Brunson to stay under his point total of 28.5, and Detroit center Jalen Duren to keep mopping up on the glass (over 12.5 rebounds).

Duren is only averaging 11.6 RPG in the series as a whole, but he had 17 boards in Game 4 and 14 last time out in Game 5, including seven at the offensive end. If Cade keeps driving to the hoop – which head coach JB Bickerstaff should absolutely be imploring him to do – Duren will continue to be the benefactor of more offensive rebound chances.

NYK vs DET Player Props

NBA player props from DraftKings on May 1st.

Jalen Brunson (29.8 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 8.4 APG in playoffs) leads the point totals again at 28.5 O/U, though that’s down two points from his O/U mots games in this series. As mentioned, Brunson left Game 5 with an ankle injury and only logged a series-low 36 minutes in the 106-103 loss, going an ugly 4-of-16 from the field with 16 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and four turnovers. Brunson was averaging 33.3 PPG heading into Game 5.

Cade Cunningham (25.4 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 8.8 APG) leads the Pistons players with a point total of 27.5 O/U. Cade has only eclipsed 27.5 points once in the series (Detroit’s 100-94 Game 2 win on the road, when he had 33 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the floor.

Knicks vs Pistons Odds (Best Available Prices)

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The Knicks/Pistons spread is currently Detroit -1.5 across the board but there are some slight variations in price. Knicks ATS bettors can get NYK +1.5 at -105 at Caesars while Pistons ATS bettors can get DET -1.5 at -107 at ESPN Bet.

On the moneyline, bet365m, BetMGM, and DraftKings are offering the best Detroit moneyline at -120. Caesars has the longest odds on a NYK victory at +105.

The total is uniformly 213.5 at this point. Over bettors can get the best odds (-105) at Caesars while under bettors can find the best price (-104) at ESPN .

New York Knicks/Detroit Pistons Public-Betting Splits

Thursday’s NBA public betting splits show some strong betting trends for NYK/DET Game 6 tonight. The public’s favorite wager tonight is over 213.5, which is getting 90% of game-total handle on 88% of the tickets.

The public is also hammering the Knicks’ moneyline at +105, putting 84% of handle on New York to win straight-up on just 61% of the moneyline tickets.

The public is also leaning to the Knicks against the spread, but not as heavily; so far, 55% of ATS handle and 60% of ATS wagers are on New York +1.5.

The New York Knicks will face off against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their highly anticipated matchup. Both teams have shown impressive performances throughout the series, making this game a must-watch for basketball fans.

The Knicks are coming off a strong showing in Game 5, where they were able to secure a crucial victory on their home court. Julius Randle has been a standout player for the Knicks, leading the team in scoring and rebounding. He will be a key player to watch in Game 6, as his performance could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.

On the other hand, the Pistons have also shown resilience in this series, with Jerami Grant leading the team in scoring. Grant has been a consistent performer for the Pistons and will be looking to continue his strong play in Game 6. The Pistons will need a strong defensive effort to contain Randle and the rest of the Knicks’ offense.

In terms of predictions, this game is expected to be a close matchup, with both teams evenly matched. The Knicks have the home-court advantage, which could give them a slight edge in this game. However, the Pistons have shown that they are capable of pulling off an upset, so anything is possible in Game 6.

As for player-prop picks, betting on Randle to have a double-double or Grant to score over 20 points could be solid choices. Both players have been consistent performers throughout the series and are likely to have a big impact on the game.

In terms of odds and betting splits, the Knicks are currently favored to win this game, with the Pistons being the underdogs. The betting splits are relatively even, with bettors showing confidence in both teams. This could make for an exciting and unpredictable game, with plenty of opportunities for bettors to capitalize on.

Overall, Game 6 between the Knicks and Pistons is shaping up to be a thrilling matchup. With both teams fighting for a spot in the next round of the playoffs, expect a high-intensity game with plenty of drama and excitement. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top in this crucial game.