Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks Game 6 Pick & Preview

The New York Knicks have a tough opportunity coming up against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6, as they will attempt to close out the series for a second time. This battle will take place on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Current NBA betting odds from MyBookie show the Pistons favored with a point spread at -2.5 (-104).

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Knicks had a good opportunity to close out this series in Game 5, but came up short on another slow offensive performance. This was a 106-103 outing where the Pistons had a slightly stronger third quarter to give them the edge they needed.

OG Anunoby led with 19 points and made eight of 13 shots from the field. No offense to Anunoby, but Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns have to take over to give them the chance to win. Towns had 17 and Brunson had 16, but they both combined for 9-30 shooting from the field.

New York made 43.3 percent of their shot attempts while also shooting 36.0 percent from deep. They were horrendous from the foul line at 16-27, which was another area they could have won this game from. Overall, their offense suffered and it cost them to force another game.

The Knicks were getting 115.8 points a game this season but are only averaging 106.4 points each game now in this series. They have to stimulate better growth offensively, but they might have a fatigued roster since they only play roughly an eight-man rotation.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Pistons could have arguably won the last three games since the margins were so close. It is the little things that have separated both of these teams, just like the Knicks poor performance in Game 5.

Their offense was led by Cade Cunningham who had 24 points and eight assists, but did have five turnovers. Ausar Thompson was next in line with 22 points and made eight of 10 shots from the field.

Detroit made 42.3 percent of their field goals and 27.6 percent of their three-pointers. They were slightly better at the foul line than the Knicks, making 26 of 36 in total. This was another one of those moments where the little things add up, in this case it was free throws.

The Pistons were on par with the Knicks offensively at 115.5 points a game this season. For this round of the playoffs, they are averaging 105.4. Compared to the Knicks, it shows how close these games have been.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons betting odds, with the Pistons as 1.5-point favorites. Despite odds favoring the Pistons, market predictions suggest the Knicks have a 54.3 percent chance of winning. The Knicks will likely bounce back with a stronger performance from either Brunson or Towns, which should allow them to cover the spread.

Final Pick: New York Knicks +2.5 (-110)