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Summer League: New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions
By Nathan Beighle,
12 hours ago
The New York Knicks battle the Detroit Pistons Friday at the 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Tip from Cox Pavilion is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Pistonsodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks have played 3 Las Vegas Summer League games so far and are 1-2. They are coming off one of the most thrilling games of the event, a 106-105 victory Wednesday over the Sacramento Kings in which 2nd-round pick G Tyler Kolek dropped 21 points and 8 assists. New York has a 4-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets and 7-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets on its resume as well.
The Pistons are 2-1 through their 1st 3 games. They started off the event with a 13-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and have bounced back with a 14-point win over the Houston Rockets and an 8-point win over the Chicago Bulls. No. 5 overall pick Ron Holland II is the most notable name on the team and scored 17 points against Chicago on 7-of-20 shooting on Tuesday.
The Pistons are just too expensive to take on the money, but they have the better top-to-bottom roster and should be able to cover the spread. Look there for value.
BET PISTONS -2.5 (-112).
The Knicks defense has been one of the worst in the summer league, allowing 90 or more points in all 3 games. The Pistons, who have scored 80 or more in all 3, should be able to dominate offensively. Detroit has also been great at generating free throws, shooting the 7th-most per game (25.3) in the event.
While New York has been strong from 3-point range, it only shoots the 7th-fewest per game. Couple the different styles in play, and take the team that has scored more consistently and has defended more competently. Take PISTONS -2.5 (-112).
BET OVER 179.5 (-110).
The Knicks defense has been atrocious, but their offense has been one of the most efficient. They are averaging 93.7 points per game and shooting 48.8% from the field, having allowed 94, 92 and 105 on the defensive end.
The Pistons should be able to find their rhythm against a loose defense. The Knicks style of play lead to high-scoring games. With that in mind, back OVER 179.5 (-110).
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