Pistons vs Knicks Game 2 Betting Preview: New York Favored to Take 2-0 Series Lead
The New York Knicks face the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series as 6.5-point favorites. The game tips off at 7:40 pm ET at Madison Square Garden, broadcast on TNT and truTV.
Jalen Brunson dribbles
Game 2 Odds:
- Knicks: -6.5 (-258 ML)
- Pistons: +6.5 (+205 ML)
- Total: Over/Under 220.5
Key Analysis:
- Knicks won Game 1 123-112 after a 21-0 run in the fourth quarter
- Detroit has lost 14 straight playoff games
- Both teams shot efficiently in Game 1 (Pistons 48% FG, 47% 3PT; Knicks 53% FG, 39% 3PT)
- Teams averaged 221+ points in all four regular season meetings
Notable Performances:
- Jalen Brunson: 34 points (Game 1)
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 23 points
- OG Anunoby: 23 points
- Cade Cunningham: 21 points, 12 assists
Betting Pick: Over 220.5 (-110) Reasoning:
- Pistons ranked 10th in offense post All-Star Break
- Knicks were a top-5 offense this season
- Detroit scored 115+ in three of four regular season meetings
- Both teams have strong offensive weapons and matchup well
The over looks promising given both teams' offensive efficiency, the regular season scoring trends, and the Game 1 outcome suggesting another high-scoring affair is likely.
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