3rd Quarter Report
Only one more quarter stands between the Knicks and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They are fully in control with a 95-66 lead over the Pistons. This game looks nothing like the tight 113-111 margin from the Knicks’ win over the Pistons in their previous head-to-head back in February.
If the Knicks keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 43-28 in no time. On the other hand, the Pistons will have to make due with a 12-60 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Detroit Pistons @ New York Knicks
Current Records: Detroit 12-59, New York 42-28
How To Watch
- When: Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden — New York, New York
- TV: Bally Sports – Detroit
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $140.00
What to Know
The Pistons have enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. Having just played yesterday, they will head out on the road to face off against the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on March 25th at Madison Square Garden. The Pistons are the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one.
The Pistons traveled a rocky road last season, and unfortunately for them the road hasn’t gotten any smoother. They took a 114-101 hit to the loss column at the hands of New Orleans on Sunday. The Pistons have struggled against the Pelicans recently, as their game on Sunday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
The Pistons struggled to work together and finished the game with only 20 assists. They are winless (0-5) when they just don’t pass the ball.
Meanwhile, the defenses reigned supreme when the Knicks and the Nets played on Saturday, rewarding bettors who took the risk on the low 204.5-point over/under. New York walked away with a 105-93 victory over the Nets.
The Knicks’ success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Donte DiVincenzo led the charge by scoring 31 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Miles McBride was another key contributor, scoring 26 points.
Detroit has been struggling recently as they’ve lost 40 of their last 50 games, which is in line with their 12-59 record this season. As for New York, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 42-28 record this season.
While only the Knicks took care of their fans the last time they played, both teams pleased bettors by covering the spread. As for their game on Monday, the game looks promising for the Knicks, as the team is favored by a full 16 points. This contest will be Detroit’s seventh straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 2-4 against the spread).
The Pistons couldn’t quite finish off the Knicks in their previous matchup back in February and fell 113-111. Can the Pistons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
New York is a big 16-point favorite against Detroit, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Knicks as a 16.5-point favorite.
The oddsmakers are predicting a defensive showdown and set the over/under low at 208.5 points.
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Series History
New York has won all of the games they’ve played against Detroit in the last 3 years.
- Feb 26, 2024 – New York 113 vs. Detroit 111
- Nov 30, 2023 – New York 118 vs. Detroit 112
- Jan 15, 2023 – New York 117 vs. Detroit 104
- Nov 29, 2022 – New York 140 vs. Detroit 110
- Nov 11, 2022 – New York 121 vs. Detroit 112
- Oct 21, 2022 – New York 130 vs. Detroit 106
- Mar 27, 2022 – New York 104 vs. Detroit 102
- Dec 29, 2021 – New York 94 vs. Detroit 85
- Dec 21, 2021 – New York 105 vs. Detroit 91
- Apr 03, 2021 – New York 125 vs. Detroit 81
