Find the latest NY Knicks vs. Pistons prediction for playoff game 1 here.
The 2025 NBA Playoffs heat up early as the New York Knicks open their first-round series against the upstart Detroit Pistons on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are favored at home, but Detroit rolls in with confidence after winning three straight head-to-head matchups — including a 115-106 upset just nine days ago.
With Jalen Brunson leading the charge for New York and Cade Cunningham putting together an elite season for Detroit, this 4 vs. 5 showdown could deliver serious drama. Can the Pistons steal another one on the road, or will the Knicks set the tone early?
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📺 Where to Watch Knicks vs. Pistons Game 1? (Sat, Apr 19 2025)
| Option | Details |
| 📅 Date | Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
| ⏰ Time | 6:00 PM ET |
| 🏟️ Venue | Madison Square Garden, NYC |
| 📺 TV | ESPN |
| 🔴 Stream | Fubo (Free Trial Available) |
📈 Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Odds (Game 1)
| Market | Odds |
| Spread | Knicks -7 |
| Total Points | 220 |
| Moneyline NYK | -285 |
| Moneyline DET | +230 |
📅 Knicks vs. Pistons Last 10 Games
| Game # | Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | Streak | NYK Total | DET Total |
| 401 | Apr 10, 2025 | Knicks @ Pistons | 106 – 115 | Pistons | Pistons won 3 | 222 | 179 |
| 400 | Jan 13, 2025 | Knicks vs. Pistons | 119 – 124 | Pistons | Pistons won 2 | 222 | 178 |
| 399 | Dec 7, 2024 | Knicks vs. Pistons | 111 – 120 | Pistons | Pistons won 1 | 222 | 177 |
| 398 | Nov 1, 2024 | Knicks @ Pistons | 128 – 98 | Knicks | Knicks won 16 | 222 | 176 |
| 397 | Mar 25, 2024 | Knicks vs. Pistons | 124 – 99 | Knicks | Knicks won 15 | 221 | 176 |
| 396 | Feb 26, 2024 | Knicks vs. Pistons | 113 – 111 | Knicks | Knicks won 14 | 220 | 176 |
| 395 | Nov 30, 2023 | Knicks vs. Pistons | 118 – 112 | Knicks | Knicks won 13 | 219 | 176 |
| 394 | Jan 15, 2023 | Knicks @ Pistons | 117 – 104 | Knicks | Knicks won 12 | 218 | 176 |
| 393 | Nov 29, 2022 | Knicks @ Pistons | 140 – 110 | Knicks | Knicks won 11 | 217 | 176 |
| 392 | Nov 11, 2022 | Knicks vs. Pistons | 121 – 112 | Knicks | Knicks won 10 | 216 | 176 |
| 391 | Oct 21, 2022 | Knicks vs. Pistons | 130 – 106 | Knicks | Knicks won 9 | 215 | 176 |
📊 Knicks lead 7-3 in their last 10, but the Pistons won the most recent three straight.
🎯 Player Props – Knicks
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM |
| Jalen Brunson | 27.5 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 2.5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 23.5 | 11.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Josh Hart | 12.5 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 0.5 |
📝 Brunson has exceeded his assists prop in 6 of the last 8 games. Hart continues to be one of the league’s best glue guys, averaging 13.6 PPG and 9.6 RPG.
🎯 Player Props – Pistons
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM |
| Cade Cunningham | 27.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 1.5 |
| Jalen Duren | 11.5 | 10.5 | 2.5 | — |
📈 Cunningham is averaging 9.1 assists on the season and has hit the over in 4 of his last 5. Duren continues to be a double-double threat every night.
🔥 ClutchBuzz Parlay Pick (+410)
- Pistons +7 ✅
- Over 220 Total Points ✅
- Jalen Brunson 25+ Points ✅
- Cade Cunningham 8+ Assists ✅
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📊 Betting Trends
Knicks
- ✅ 47-18 SU as a favorite
- 🤏 15-20-1 ATS when favored by 7+
- 🔥 72.3% win rate as favorite
- 🏠 Scoring 117.5 PPG at home
Pistons
- 📈 43-37-2 ATS overall
- 💥 6-7-1 ATS as 7+ point underdogs
- 💣 Averaging 116.6 PPG over last 10 games
📌 ClutchBuzz Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction
- Score Prediction: Knicks 116, Pistons 111
- Best Bet: Pistons +7
- Bonus Bet: Over 220 total points
- Player Prop to Watch: Cade Cunningham Over 8.5 Assists
🧠 ClutchStat: The Pistons and Knicks have combined to go over 220 points in 7 of their last 10 matchups, and Detroit’s offense is averaging 116+ PPG in April.
