Published Feb 15, 9:32am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 15, 9:32am ET
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Updated Feb 15, 9:32am ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the New York Knicks hosting the Detroit Pistons. Who has the edge in our Knicks vs Pistons pick?
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| New York Knicks | -178 |
| Detroit Pistons | +156 |
Following an embarrassing loss to the Pistons, New York has won two of its last three games, including a 138-89 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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The Knicks raced out to a 72-42 advantage at the break and never looked back on their way to a convincing 49-point win over their division rivals.
Jose Alvarado led five double-digit scorers with 26 points, connecting on eight of his 13 attempts from downtown. Mikal Bridges added 22 points, six assists, and five rebounds.
On the other side, after coming up short against Washington, the Pistons have won three straight. This stretch includes a 113-95 victory against the Toronto Raptors.
Detroit pulled ahead by 15 at the break (67-52) before the teams played to a near stalemate in the second half, with the Pistons winning the scoring battle by a 46-43 margin.
Cade Cunningham paced the offense with 28 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. He shot an impressive 6-of-11 from beyond the arc. Paul Reed finished with 22 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
True, the Knicks have taken 13 of the previous 20 meetings in this series. However, Detroit is 7-1 in its last eight road outings and has won both head-to-head matchups this season. With that in mind, look for the Pistons to win a close one.
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