Pistons vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 1/14/2025

The World’s Most Famous Arena will play host to a Monday night NBA battle between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pistons (20-19) have won eight of their last ten games and are a game out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Saturday, Detroit outscored Toronto by ten points during the second half to earn a 123-114 home victory. 

Detroit G Tim Hardaway Jr. knocked down 7-for-8 from the three-point line and finished with a game-high 27 points. Cade Cunningham contributed 22 points, 17 assists, and ten rebounds. Tobias Harris added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Pistons. 

The New York Knicks have won 13 of their first 19 home games and trail Boston by two games for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks (26-14) rank second in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117.2 points per game. On Sunday, New York shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field during a 140-106 home victory versus Milwaukee.

All-Star G Jalen Brunson erupted for a game-high 44 points on 16-for-26 shooting and dished out six assists. All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns continued his dominant play with 30 points (10-16 FG) and 18 rebounds. Cameron Payne added 18 points off the bench for the Knicks. 

Detroit G Jaden Ivey underwent successful surgery to repair a broken fibula and could return to action sometime in March. The Knicks were embarrassed at home by the Thunder a few nights ago and rebounded in a major way against the Bucks. Take New York to roll at home. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 119-107.