The Detroit Pistons are on the road at the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Detroit Pistons are 12-59 on the season, and have dropped six straight games. Detroit has the worst record in all of the National Basketball Association. On Sunday, the Pistons lost at home to the New Orleans Pelicans.
For the New York Knicks, they come into the game with a 42-28 record. The Knicks are coming off a win over the Nets on Saturday. New York sits in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, as they battle in the final dozen games with Orlando for that spot.
The New York Knicks are -16.5 at home over the Pistons. The total is 207.5.
Pistons Struggles Been Strong
During the six game losing streak, the Detroit Pistons have come within single digits just once. The Pistons have allowed 114, 129, 122 and 119 over their last four games. The offense has not quite been there. In fact, the Pistons offense has dropped to 24th in all of the National Basketball Association, with 111.4 per game.
The Pistons were missing several guys in the loss on Sunday. One included Cade Cunnigham, who is questionable for this game. The youngster leads the team with more than 22 points per game, and 7.6 assists. Second in scoring has been Simone Fontecchio, with 15.4 per game. Jaiden Ivey is third. Ivey had 16 in the loss.
The Detroit Pistons will remain on the road for two more games after this. The Pistons are in Minnesota on Wednesday and Washington on Friday. When April 1st gets here, the Pistons are at home against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Knicks Want Wins
The Knicks are winning games with their defense. It is not their offense, which is 23rd in the league, that is getting the job done. The Knicks have held six out of their last seven opponents to 100 points or less. The lone game was when they allowed 112, but still beat the Warriors.
Jalen Brunson continues to lead the charge for the Knicks. The guard from Villanova is scoring more than 27 points per game. Julius Randle has been out, but is expected to be back soon with a shoulder injury. THe Knicks are also missing OG Anunoby with an elbow injury. He is third on the team in scoring.
New York is on the road at Toronto on Wednesday and San Antonio on Friday. The final game of March for the Knicks is at home against the Thunder. On April 2nd, the Knicks will play a game at the Miami Heat.
Knicks Top Pistons
This is a game that the New York Knicks need to win, and should win. The Knicks want to keep that fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, and be able to host the first round postseason battle. The Knicks will have quite the fight over the final 12 games of the season.
This is a game that the Knicks will have enough to win. But, when we bet on this game on Monday, we are going to take the points. That’s a ton of points.. Bet the Detroit Pistons +16.5 over the New York Knicks.
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