LiontipsNew York Knicks - Detroit Pistons: betting tip and bets on the NBA match
Command Analysis
Current form
New York in the first match of the 1/8 finals of the playoffs, on April 20, confidently dealt with Detroit at home — 123:112. The first quarter was equal, the hosts took the second and fourth, showing character and class. Jaylen Brunson was like a motor — 34 points, just tearing through the defense. O.J. Anunobi added 23, Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double (23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists), Cameron Payne scored 14, Josh Hart 13. Tom Thibodeau's team (51 wins, 31 losses) took third place in the East according to the results of the regular season.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Knicks go into battle in full combat readiness — all the leaders are healthy, energized and rushing to the floor like lions into the arena.
Interesting facts for betting
New York scores an average of 114 points in games with Detroit (over the last ten meetings).
Approximate composition: Jaylen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, O.J. Anunobi, Karl-Anthony Towns.
Current form
Detroit showed their teeth in the same match on April 20, winning the third quarter by a ten—point margin, but they failed the fourth and lost 112:123. Tobias Harris was the best — 25 points, a real fighter. Cade Cunningham had a double-double (21 points, six rebounds, 12 assists), Malik Beasley added 20, Tim Hardaway 19, Osar Thompson ten. J.B. Bickerstaff's team (44 wins, 38 losses) finished sixth in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Things are not going smoothly for the Pistons: Jayden Ivey is recovering from a fractured fibula. He has been cleared to train, but his participation is still questionable — the status will be updated in a couple of days.
Interesting facts for betting
Detroit is averaging 103 points against New York (over the last ten games).
In the playoffs, both teams won eight matches against each other - equality, like in a chess game.
The approximate line-up: Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway, Osar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jaylen Duren.
Trends
Duren's Total Reboundsrateis more than 11.5
Duren's average is 10.8 rebounds per game
1.88Cunningham's Total Assistrateis more than 10.5
Cunningham's average score is 9.1 assists per match
1.87Tip and bets
New York showed in the first match that they can hold a punch and bite out the ending — comebacks in the 2024 playoffs are their forte. Detroit fought with dignity, even dominating in some places, but the fourth quarter became a black mark for them. In the second match, I expect even more pressure from the Knicks — Brunson, Towns and Anunobi will come out to crush the opponent from the first minutes. Thibodeau will set the guys up, and they won't give the Pistons a chance to make another breakthrough. Detroit will fight, but the class and experience of New York will do their job — the victory will be for the hosts, and without unnecessary nerves.
Our betting tip is for New York to win with a handicap of (-6.5) points, taking into account overtime in 1.86
Bet on the total
The first game brought in 235 points, which was higher than the expected total, and this was not surprising, given the Pistons' love of bright matches. But now both teams will tighten the screws on defense. The Knicks will strangle Cunningham, Detroit will try to contain Brunson. The score will settle around 220 points — the playoffs dictate their own rules, where the result is more important than the show.
Our betting tip is a total of less than 220.5 points, including overtime in 2.05
The bet on the player
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points in the first game, but the Knicks' defense kept him in check. Brunson and Bridges will hang on him like shadows again. We are waiting for Cunningham to be unable to roam — New York knows how to extinguish the stars.
Our prediction is a total less than Cunningham of 26.5 points in 1.99
