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New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons Game 6 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (May 1)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Knicks vs. Pistons Game 6 odds favor Detroit at -135.
- Pistons won Game 5 in New York, 106-103.
- Cade Cunningham had 24 points with 8 rebounds and assists in Game 5.
The Young Pistons are alive, and they are coming back to Detroit to fight their way through Game 7, which would be in New York. They’ve bounced back following a controversial loss in Game 4 of the series when the officials helped the Knicks.
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How to Watch
- When: Thursday, May 1, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch: TNT
NBA Playoffs Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | +235 | +2.5 | 213.5 |
| Pistons | -115 | -2.5 | 213.5 |
Game Preview
The Knicks were constantly behind, catching up with the Pistons and having a one-possession lead at most. In the end, they didn’t have the power to flip the result and break the rivals from Detroit.
Balanced scoring wasn’t enough for the Knicks, who had six players with double-digit points, all between 13 and 19. Jalen Brunson scored 16, Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 and 11 boards, while OG Anynoby had the team-high with 19 buckets.
For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham was excellent once again—24 points, 8 boards, and assists. Ausar Thompson ended the night with 22 buckets, 8-for-10 from the field.
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Jalen Duren is Detroit’s silent hero. Although he scored only 9 points, he had 14 boards and 6 assists. Tobias Harris justified his two-year $52 million contract with 17 points, 8 boards, and 4 blocks.
Knicks vs. Pistons Head to Head
The Knicks have a 3-2 lead in the playoff series, while the Pistons ended the regular season series with a 3-1 win.
Knicks vs. Pistons Game 6 Predictions
Pistons showed resilience by getting up following a painful loss at home and enduring a nail-biting game in New York, meaning they now have confidence. The Knicks are not to be underestimated, but we go with the Pistons here because they were supposed to lead 3-2 in the series, not the Knicks, due to Game 4 officiating robbery.
- Free NBA picks: Pistons win
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