Pistons vs. Knicks Picks and Prediction – 4/29/2025

Detroit Pistons (1-3) vs. New York Knicks (3-1)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: TNT / Max

Previous Games:

  • Knicks: Won Game 4 on the road 94-93

  • Pistons: Blew 11-point second-half lead in Game 4

Head-to-Head:

The Knicks have taken full control of the series, leading 3-1 behind steady home performances and late-game execution. Detroit is 0-2 at Madison Square Garden this series and has not won a road playoff game since 2008.

Detroit Pistons Breakdown:

The Pistons have fought hard but continue to be undone by inexperience and poor shooting. In Game 4, they hit just 7-of-29 from three and let a double-digit second-half lead slip away. Cade Cunningham posted a rare playoff triple-double (25/10/10), but it wasn’t enough. The Pistons are 3-7 in their last 10 games, averaging 112.5 PPG but giving up 114.1 PPG. Injuries remain an issue with Isaiah Stewart questionable once again.

Key Players:

  • Cade Cunningham: 23.5 PPG, 6.5 APG

  • Tobias Harris: 18 PTS, 8 REB in Game 4

New York Knicks Breakdown:

The Knicks are one win away from their third straight Eastern Conference Semifinals appearance. They’ve gone 6-4 in their last 10, shooting well at home and locking in on defense late in games. Jalen Brunson has been electric this series, with 32 points and 11 assists in Game 4. The team hit 15-of-33 from three last game and ranks top 5 in playoff offensive efficiency.

Key Players:

  • Jalen Brunson: 21.7 PPG, 5.8 APG (36.5% 3PT)

  • Karl-Anthony Towns: 27 PTS in Game 4, key late buckets

Betting Trends:

Detroit Pistons:

  • 3-8 SU in their last 11 games

  • 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games

  • Missed the +5.5 line in 3 of last 5 road games

New York Knicks:

  • 6-5 SU in their last 11 games

  • 7-4 ATS in their last 11 games

  • Covered -5.5 in 6 of last 10 home games

Exact Score Prediction:

New York Knicks 108 – Detroit Pistons 98

Our Best Bet:

New York Knicks -5.5 (-110)

New York is in a prime spot to close out the series on their home floor. The Pistons’ youth and inefficiency under pressure were exposed in Game 4, and it’s hard to see them rebounding in the Garden with the Knicks playing with confidence and experience. The Brunson-Towns duo continues to elevate in clutch moments, while Detroit’s lack of reliable perimeter shooting is a liability. Expect the Knicks to cover comfortably and move on.

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