“Underdog Drama: Can the Pistons Upset the Knicks?”

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As the sun rose over the Motor City this past Sunday, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. The air, thick with tension, was palpable, as fans, analysts, and indeed myself, prepared for what promised to be a thrilling confrontation at Little Caesars Arena. The New York Knicks, with their unexpected clinch of Game 3, had thrown a wrench into what many thought would be a straightforward series. The Detroit Pistons, caught between a rock and a hard place, were facing their moment of truth.

Now, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty details, the strategies, and the predictions that will shape the narrative of this pivotal matchup. Whether you’re a die-hard Pistons enthusiast or find yourself cheering on those blue and orange Knicks fans, there’s a lot to unpack. Game 4 was not just another篮on the calendar; it was a game that could shift the momentum, the series, and maybe even, the season’s destiny for these squad.

Game Details & How to Watch Knicks vs. Pistons: Buckle up, ’cause this is where the real journey begins.

– Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
– Time: 1:00 PM EST
– Site: Little Caesars Arena
– City: Detroit, MI
– Network/Streaming: ABC / ESPN

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.On Sunday, April 27, the New York Knicks (51-31) and Detroit Pistons (44-38) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Game details & how to watch Knicks vs. Pistons live today

• Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM EST
• Site: Little Caesars Arena
• City: Detroit, MI
• Network/Streaming: ABC / ESPN

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Game odds for Knicks vs. Pistons

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• Odds: Knicks (+109), Pistons (-130)
• Spread: Pistons -2
• Over/Under: 217 points

Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!The Knicks are currently 24-17 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Pistons have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Knicks vs. Pistons game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Jalen Brunson’s point prop and the Knicks +2:

If you have the series correct score market — I like the value on the series to end in 5 (+185) more than the Knicks ML here (+110) because they would be laying at least -7.5 at home in Game 5 up 3-1.”“The Knicks took the pivotal Game 3 that can really swing a series, so the momentum is certainly in their favor. Jalen Brunson, the Clutch Player of the Year, had another heroic effort as Batman (Brunson, 30 points) and Robin (KAT, 31 points) closed the game for New York. I can’t expect KAT to have another massive performance, but there’s no reason why Brunson can’t after 34, 37, and 30 points in the series thus far — Over 29.5 points looks good for Brunson and if the Knicks win here, they can close it out at home in five games, so I lean the Knicks +2 and ML (+110). New York stole Game 3 in Detroit, 118-116, behind a combined 61 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson and 20 or more points from four starters. Cade Cunningham double-doubled with 24 points and 11 assists for the Pistons, while Malik Beasley dropped 24 points and the bench combined for 40 points.Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:That gives the Knicks an implied team point total of 108.02, and the Pistons 109.07.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Knicks & Pistons game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Knicks at +2.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 217.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Knicks vs. Pistons on Sunday

• In 3 wins against the Pistons this season the Knicks’ average winning margin is +14.3
• The Over is 29-26 in the Pistons’ matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
• The Pistons have covered in 15 of their 21 matchups against Eastern Conference Atlantic Division teams this season
• In 3 wins against the Pistons this season the Knicks’ average winning margin is +14.3

– Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
– Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
– Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
– Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.The latest odds as of Sunday: