New York Knicks @ Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions - February 6th 2026
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New York Knicks (53-29) at Detroit Pistons (60-22) is slated for for Saturday, February 7, 2026, 12:30 AM ET. Pistons open as 5.5-point favourites, while the total checks in at 219.5. The spread has moved about 3.5 points from the opener (-2 to the current number). The market has already reacted, so price discipline matters.
The spread has moved about 3.5 points from the opener (-2 to the current number). That shift is the most useful starting point for a bettor. The rest of the article keeps the focus on what matters to bettors: the side, the total, and the game details that can move either one, and if you are shopping prices across operators, our best NBA sportsbooks guide gives you a quick way to compare your options.
New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons odds and lines
New York Knicks enters this spot with a clean read on form: last-five ATS: 5-0-0, plus supporting context in average margin: 107. If you want a timely market check, the away hub at New York Knicks betting odds is a solid place to start.
Home form often reads cleaner than the noise, and for Detroit Pistons the key markers are last-five over-under: 3-2-0 with a useful add-on in last-five ATS: 2-3-0. If you are checking the home side close to tip, Detroit Pistons betting odds is the best spot to keep the board current.
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5.5 -105 Knicks at Pistons Head-to-Head History
The last time these teams met, the simple snapshot was Pistons winning 106-103 with a 3 gap. The table below sets that outcome in the wider series context.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 106-103 |
| Last meeting winner | Pistons |
| Last meeting margin | 3 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 1 | 2 | -9.6 | 216.8 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 |
| Home | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9.6 | 216.8 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 |
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New York Knicks gets the rest edge on the days-since row (2 vs 1), and it matters most when other workload lines match. New York Knicks is off the stiffer test by this metric (63.5 vs 28), which can raise the threshold on what "normal" looks like.
On games in the last 7 days (0 vs 0), it is level, so density is a lighter push. The since-last-game travel number is higher for New York Knicks (481 vs 0), and that toll often appears first in the opening stretch. With last-7 travel miles balanced (0 vs 0), the weekly travel picture does not tilt much.
| Metric | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 2 | 1 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 1 | -1 |
| Travel miles since last game | 481 | 0 |
| Games in last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Time zone changes | 0 | 0 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Schedule strength | 56.9 | 58.9 |
| Remaining schedule strength | — | — |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 63.5 | 28 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 74 | 64.7 |
Season Profile Comparison: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
This is a season snapshot, organized into four categories so you can see the main levers quickly. In close matchups, the deciding swing often shows up where one team wins both of the key stats in a section.
Record & Scoring
Detroit Pistons leads both win percentage (77.5) and point margin (8.2), a strong signal that the scoring baseline is on their side. If New York Knicks is going to swing this category, it usually needs a pace spike or a shooting night that compresses the margin fast.
| Metric | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 53-29 | 60-22 |
| Win Percentage | 53.7 | 77.5 |
| Points For | 116.5 | 117.8 |
| Points Against | 110.1 | 109.6 |
| Points Margin | 6.3 | 8.2 |
Efficiency
New York Knicks leads the two efficiency drivers—shooting efficiency (111.9 vs 107.2) and field goal efficiency (55.7 vs 54.6). If that holds, New York Knicks is more likely to avoid long droughts because the shot quality is producing points at a steadier clip.
| Metric | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 111.9 | 107.2 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 55.7 | 54.6 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
The two drivers point opposite ways—Detroit Pistons on net rating (7.6), New York Knicks on ball security (12.8). If Detroit Pistons doesn’t force mistakes, the turnover edge can keep this matchup tighter than the rating suggests.
| Metric | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 99.4 | 102.3 |
| Net Rating | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Offensive Rating | 116.8 | 114.3 |
| Defensive Rating | 110.2 | 106.6 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 14.2 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
With the key stats close (0.3 vs 0.3, 8.1 vs 10.4), this category can swing on details like long rebounds and loose passes. In even profiles, the team that finishes possessions cleanly tends to avoid the run that decides the game.
| Metric | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.6 | 45.6 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 27.4 | 27.8 |
| Assist Rate | 64.3 | 64.1 |
| Steals Per Game | 8.1 | 10.4 |
| Blocks Per Game | 3.9 | 6.4 |
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NYK at DET ATS and Over Under Trends
ATS win% reads New York Knicks at 60% and Detroit Pistons at 50%. Over % comes in at New York Knicks 50% and Detroit Pistons 50%. If this game tightens late, the better ATS rate is the one more likely to travel with the margin.
| Metric | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| ATS W-L-P | 27-22-2 | 26-24-0 |
| ATS Win % | 60% | 50% |
| Home ATS Wins | 19 | 14 |
| Away ATS Wins | 8 | 12 |
| ATS as Favorite | 24-18-2 | 18-23-0 |
| ATS as Underdog | 3-4-0 | 8-1-0 |
| Over Wins | 25 | 23 |
| Under Wins | 26 | 27 |
| Over % | 50% | 50% |
NYK at DET Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The top usage driver here is Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), and the table below ties that workload to the same production and efficiency markers. Their quick snapshot: Min 34, Usage% 30.8, 23.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 9.9 APG, TS% 56.4, eFG% 51.3, +/- 8.1, and TO/G 3.7.
New York Knicks’s top three are Jalen Brunson (30.6), Karl-Anthony Towns (26.1), and Jordan Clarkson (21.3), and Detroit Pistons’s top three are Cade Cunningham (30.8), Jalen Duren (23.8), and Daniss Jenkins (21.7), and this breakdown highlights how creation is distributed. A more tight top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | Jalen Brunson | 35 | 30.6 | 26 | 3.3 | 6.8 | 58 | 53.3 | 4.8 | 2.4 |
| New York Knicks | Karl-Anthony Towns | 31 | 26.1 | 20.1 | 11.9 | 3 | 61.9 | 55.6 | 5 | 2.5 |
| New York Knicks | Jordan Clarkson | 18 | 21.3 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 54.8 | 51.7 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Detroit Pistons | Cade Cunningham | 34 | 30.8 | 23.9 | 5.5 | 9.9 | 56.4 | 51.3 | 8.1 | 3.7 |
| Detroit Pistons | Jalen Duren | 28 | 23.8 | 19.5 | 10.5 | 2 | 68.8 | 65 | 6.9 | 1.9 |
| Detroit Pistons | Daniss Jenkins | 20 | 21.7 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 52.5 | 47.3 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
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- Game script (pace): Detroit Pistons can try to push the pace, but New York Knicks is more comfortable if it can slow trips into half-court reads. The early rhythm signal usually tracks the total direction.
- Efficiency edge (side): Over the larger sample, it leans to Detroit Pistons when possessions remain cleaner and the glass is controlled. Those extra chances can swing the margin. New York Knicks carries the clearest ball-security lever to protect.
- Late filters (availability + market): Availability and schedule context are the final filter, and they can change who handles closing possessions and what shots show up late. If the market moves, take it as a prompt to confirm the inputs instead of forcing the first read.
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