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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction and Preview

New York Knicks 0-3
vs
Detroit Pistons 3-0
New York

Our picks

Free picks
  • Winner Free pick New York Knicks
    Model probability 55% 45%
  • First half Free pick New York Knicks ahead
    Model probability 95% 18% 58%
  • Total points Free pick Below the league average(league average 231.5)
    Model probability Over 221.5 86%Over 231.5 55%Over 241.5 49%
  • New York Knicks points Free pick Below the league average(league average 115.5)
    Model probability Over 109.5 98%Over 115.5 66%Over 121.5 39%
  • Detroit Pistons points Free pick Below the league average(league average 115.5)
    Model probability Over 109.5 87%Over 115.5 72%Over 121.5 62%

Players

PTSREBAST
Jalen Brunson Under 26.5 65% Under 3.5 57% Under 6.5 16%
Josh Hart Under 11.5 20% Under 7.5 27% Under 4.5 44%
OG Anunoby Under 17.5 80% Under 5.5 82% Under 2.5 32%
Duncan Robinson Under 12.5 31% Under 2.5 94% Under 2.5 13%
Cade Cunningham Under 24.5 64% Under 5.5 83% Under 9.5 14%
Taurean Prince Under 9.5 75% Under 3.5 33% Under 1.5 43%

Over or under each player's season average (the line), for the three players a side we expect to play the most minutes.

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Why this pick?

Our model makes New York Knicks the winner pick, and home court is the reason it leans that way. The strongest point against is that Detroit Pistons come out slightly stronger on our team rating, and they have taken four of the last five meetings between the two. The pick still holds because the model's reasons for New York clearly outweigh that: the Knicks sit 6th of 30 on the same rating, so Detroit's edge over them is only slight, and playing at home sits on the other side of the scale. It is a narrow call.

Total points: The total points sit below the league average because both teams play slower than a typical NBA game, New York 23rd of 30 on pace and Detroit 26th, and their games produce fewer points per possession. Jalen Duren out and three Pistons questionable trim expected scoring a little further.

Game summary

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons lands in the NBA regular season on Tuesday 27 October 2026, and our model calls a New York Knicks win while seeing the total points finish below the league average.

Latest news

Official injury report

New York Knicks

  • Out Jose Alvarado (rotation regular)

Detroit Pistons

  • Questionable Ausar Thompson (rotation regular)
  • Out Jalen Duren (rotation regular)
  • Questionable Elijah Harkless (rotation regular)
  • Questionable Isaiah Joe (rotation regular)

The report of 27 Oct, 19:00 (US Eastern time), players with real minutes only.

Last five games

New York Knicks

  • L 102-111 vs Orlando Magic (H) 25 Oct
  • L 103-107 at Boston Celtics (A) 23 Oct
  • L 100-106 vs Philadelphia 76ers (H) 20 Oct

Detroit Pistons

  • W 106-93 at Philadelphia 76ers (A) 25 Oct
  • W 128-111 at Miami Heat (A) 24 Oct
  • W 121-113 vs Boston Celtics (H) 20 Oct

Most recent first, all games of the season, overtime included.

Team facts

NYKDET
Record 0-3 3-0
At home 0-2 1-0
On the road 0-1 2-0
Conference 15 of 15, Eastern Conference 1 of 15, Eastern Conference
Streak Lost 3 in a row Won 3 in a row
Days of rest 1 1
Our team rating #6 of 30 #5 of 30
Pace #23 of 30 #26 of 30

Last meetings

  • 20 Feb 2026New York Knicks 111-126 Detroit Pistons
  • 7 Feb 2026Detroit Pistons 118-80 New York Knicks
  • 6 Jan 2026Detroit Pistons 121-90 New York Knicks
  • 1 May 2025Detroit Pistons 113-116 New York Knicks
  • 29 Apr 2025New York Knicks 103-106 Detroit Pistons

Game details

Stage
NBA, Regular season
Tip-off
City
New York

Questions and answers

What time is New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons?

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons tips off at 00:00 UK time (20:00 US Eastern time) on Tuesday 27 October 2026, US date.

New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons prediction: who will win?

Our model picks New York Knicks to win, a narrow call. The main reason is home court. It sees the total points below the league average.

Who is out for New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons?

The official NBA injury report lists Jose Alvarado (New York Knicks): out; Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons): questionable; Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons): out; Elijah Harkless (Detroit Pistons): questionable; Isaiah Joe (Detroit Pistons): questionable.

How are New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons doing this season?

New York Knicks are 0-3; Detroit Pistons are 3-0.

When did New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons last meet?

On 2026-02-20: New York Knicks 111-126 Detroit Pistons.

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