Check today’s Knicks vs. Pistons game 5 prediction. The New York Knicks (3-1 series lead) look to close out the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, MSG, and FDSDET.
New York enters as a 5.5-point favorite and -220 moneyline favorite, while the Pistons are +184 underdogs. The over/under for the pivotal Game 5 is 214 points.
The end of Game 4 was chaotic, with a missed foul call costing Detroit a potential upset. Now, the Knicks have a golden chance to advance in front of their home crowd — but the Pistons will be motivated after the controversy.
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📺 Where to Watch Knicks vs. Pistons Game 5? (Tuesday, April 29 2025)
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
- TV: TNT, MSG, FDSDET
- Streaming: Fubo
📈 Knicks vs. Pistons Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Knicks | -5.5 | -220 | 214 |
| Pistons | +5.5 | +184 | 214 |
🧠 Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Insights
- The Knicks are 20-22-1 ATS as favorites of 5.5 points or more.
- The Pistons are 11-10-2 ATS when underdogs of 5.5+ points.
- Knicks games have gone over the total 53% of the time; Pistons games have gone over in 56%.
- The teams combine to average 231.3 points per game — 17.3 points above this game’s total.
- Knicks home offense: 117.5 PPG (better at home)
- Pistons road offense: 116 PPG (strong away)
🧹 Knicks Recent Trends
- Knicks are 6-4 SU and 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
- Their last 10 games averaged 230 points total.
- Knicks shoot 48.8% FG and allow 45.7% FG.
- Karl-Anthony Towns leads the way: 24.4 PPG, 12.8 RPG.
- Knicks have covered the spread at home 46% of the time this season.
🛡️ Pistons Recent Trends
- Pistons are 5-5 SU and 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
- Their last 10 games averaged 234 points total.
- Detroit shoots 48.5% FG and allows 45.9% FG.
- Cade Cunningham has been brilliant: 26.1 PPG, 9.1 APG.
- Pistons are better ATS on the road than at home (52.5% vs. 48%).
🚑 Knicks vs. Pistons Injury Report
Knicks:
- Julius Randle — OUT (Shoulder)
- Mitchell Robinson — OUT (Ankle)
Pistons:
- Ausar Thompson — QUESTIONABLE (Ankle)
- Jalen Duren — PROBABLE (Ankle)
- Quentin Grimes — OUT (Knee)
(Note: Double-check closer to tip-off for final status.)
⭐ Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Key Stats |
| Knicks | Karl-Anthony Towns | 24.4 PPG, 12.8 RPG |
| Knicks | Jalen Brunson | 26.0 PPG, 7.3 APG |
| Pistons | Cade Cunningham | 26.1 PPG, 9.1 APG |
| Pistons | Jalen Duren | 11.8 PPG, 10.3 RPG |
🎯 Best Player Props
Knicks Props
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Over 23.5 Points (-125)
- Over 10.5 Rebounds (-130)
- Jalen Brunson
- Over 29.5 Points (-120)
- Over 7.5 Assists (-115)
- Josh Hart
- Over 5.5 Assists (-125)
- Over 9.5 Rebounds (-130)
Pistons Props
- Cade Cunningham
- Over 26.5 Points (-120)
- Over 9.5 Assists (+105)
- Jalen Duren
- Over 11.5 Points (-110)
💥 Same-Game Parlay for Knicks vs. Pistons
- ✅ Cade Cunningham Over 26.5 Points
- ✅ Karl-Anthony Towns Over 10.5 Rebounds
- ✅ Over 214 Total Points 💰 Estimated Odds: +550
🎯 Small wager recommended — Game 5 energy should boost scoring!
🔥 Knicks vs. Pistons Game 5 Prediction
- ATS Pick: Pistons +5.5
- Over/Under Pick: Over 214
- Final Score Prediction: Knicks 116, Pistons 112
