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Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks Odds, Picks & Prediction

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The Detroit Pistons will win against the New York Knicks, 118-112. Detroit enters red-hot on a 9-1 L10 record, averaging 123.3 PPG while allowing just 106.1, topping Knicks' 7-3 mark. Pistons dominated latest H2H 118-80 and boast W3 streak for the edge.

Quick Facts

Matchup
Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
Date
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
Spread
New York Knicks -
Total
O/U TBD
Moneyline
New York Knicks - / Detroit Pistons -
Best Bet
Pistons ML
Prediction
Pistons 118-112

Odds Comparison

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Matchup Preview

The New York Knicks host the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET. Knicks are in solid form with a 7-3 record over their last 10 games, scoring 117 PPG while holding opponents to 105.4 PPG on a W1 streak. Detroit Pistons are scorching hot at 9-1 L10, exploding for 123.3 PPG and allowing 106.1 PPG on a W3 streak, making them the NBA's top recent team.

Head-to-head in the last 5 meetings shows Detroit's edge: Knicks 80 @ Pistons 118, Knicks 120 @ Pistons 116, Pistons 106 @ Knicks 103, Knicks 118 @ Pistons 116, Pistons 100 @ Knicks 94. Pistons won 3 of 5, including a blowout 118-80 most recently.

By The Numbers

StatKnicks (Home)Pistons (Away)
Record (L10)7-39-1
PPG117123.3
Opp PPG105.4106.1
StreakW1W3

Key Injuries

No significant injuries reported for either team.

Odds Analysis

Consensus odds favor the home Knicks with Spread: New York Knicks -, Total: O/U TBD, Moneyline: New York Knicks - / Detroit Pistons -. Despite favoritism, Pistons' superior L10 form (9-1 vs 7-3) and scoring punch (123.3 PPG) suggest value on the road dogs.

Player Props to Watch

  • LaMelo Ball Three Pointers Made Over/Under: 3.5 (Over -120)
  • Amen Thompson Rebounds Over/Under: 6.5 (Over +100)
  • Reed Sheppard Three Pointers Made Over/Under: 2.5 (Over +135)
  • Sion James Three Pointers Made Over/Under: 0.5 (Over -144)
  • Alperen Sengun Rebounds + Assists Over/Under: 14.5 (Over -110)
  • Amen Thompson Rebounds + Assists Over/Under: 11.5 (Over -115)
  • Brandon Miller Rebounds + Assists Over/Under: 8.5 (Over -125)
  • Grant Williams Rebounds + Assists Over/Under: 7.5 (Over -126)

Best Bets

  1. Detroit Pistons Moneyline: Pistons' 9-1 L10 and 123.3 PPG overpower Knicks' defense; they've won 3/5 recent H2H.
  2. Amen Thompson Rebounds Over 6.5 (+100): Value play on Thompson's board work against Knicks' frontcourt.
  3. LaMelo Ball 3PM Over 3.5 (-120): Ball thrives in high-scoring games like Pistons' 123.3 PPG pace.

Prediction

Detroit Pistons roll to a 118-112 victory, leveraging their elite 9-1 L10 form and H2H dominance.

Updated Thursday, February 19, 2026. All odds and stats powered by SportsClaw — real-time data from 40+ sportsbooks. Get picks on Telegram →

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