Pistons vs Knicks Game 2 Betting Preview: New York Favored to Take 2-0 Series Lead
The New York Knicks (-258) host the Detroit Pistons (+205) in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, with New York favored by 6.5 points. The game tips off at 7:40 pm ET at Madison Square Garden, broadcast on TNT and truTV.
Jalen Brunson dribbles
Game 1 Analysis:
- Knicks won 123-112 after a decisive 21-0 run in the fourth quarter
- Detroit controlled the first three quarters but couldn't maintain their lead
- Both teams shot efficiently: Pistons 48% FG (47% 3PT), Knicks 53% FG (39% 3PT)
Key Performers:
- Jalen Brunson: Led all scorers with 34 points
- Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby: 23 points each
- Cade Cunningham: 21 points and 12 assists
- Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley: Combined for 11 three-pointers
Betting Analysis:
- Total set at 220.5 points
- Teams exceeded 221 points in all four regular season meetings
- Pistons averaged 115+ points in three of four regular season games
- New York ranks top-five in offense this season
- Detroit was 10th in offensive rating post All-Star Break
Prediction: Over 220.5 (-110) Reasoning:
- Both teams demonstrate consistent offensive efficiency
- Multiple scoring threats on both sides
- Recent head-to-head history suggests high-scoring games
- Knicks' defense not as dominant as traditional Thibodeau teams
- Detroit's strong offensive rebounding creates extra possessions
This should be a high-scoring, competitive contest with both teams maintaining their offensive efficiency from Game 1.