New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons NBA Picks & Predictions 11/27/2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Little Ceasars Arena

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The New York Knicks travel to Little Ceasars Arena to play the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Detroit as 7.5 point favorites.

The Knicks have a record of 7-14. They are 5th in the Atlantic Division. They have a point differential of -4.9 as they average 108.6 points per game while giving up 113.5 per contest. The Pistons have an overall record of 10-7 this season. They are 2nd in the Central Division. They average 111.6 points per game and surrender 110.9, good for a point differential of 0.8.

Valuable New York Knicks Betting Trends

The New York Knicks are 12-8-1 against the spread

The New York Knicks are 11-10-0 against the over/under

Important Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 10-7-0 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 10-7-0 against the over/under

Key New York Knicks Injuries

11/26/18 G Courtney Lee Neck is downgraded to out Tuesday vs Detroit & Wednesday vs Philadelphia
11/07/18 SF Lance Thomas Knee is out indefinitely
10/11/18 F Kristaps Porzingis Knee is out indefinitely

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

10/25/18 G Luke Kennard Shoulder is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Enes Kanter comes into this contest averaging 15.2 points per game while playing 27.2 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 12.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 83%. Tim Hardaway averages 23.3 points per game in 33.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.9 assists per contest and 3.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 41% for the year while his free throw percentage is 85%.

Player Spotlight

Reggie Jackson averages 15.7 points per game while playing 29.1 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 2.6 rebounds per game and has 4.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is at 85%. Blake Griffin averages 24.8 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 9.9 rebounds per contest and 5.1 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 75%.

Useful Team Statistics

New York averages 108.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 19th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -4.9 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 25th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 25th in the league. They average 45.9 rebounds per game and 19.0 assists per game, which ranks them 13th and 30th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 15th with 14.0 per game. The Knicks allow 113.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 24th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 25th and 22nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 46.1 rebounds a game which ranks 21st and they give up 25.0 assists per contest, which puts them in 26th place in the league. They force 14.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 15th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Detroit is 12th in the league with 111.6 points per game this year. They are 29th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is 0.8. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 26th in the NBA. They are 7th in the league in rebounding with 47.4 boards per game, and 26th in assists per contest with 21.6. The Pistons are 16th in turnovers per game with 14.0. The Pistons surrender 110.9 points per contest, which ranks them 16th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 47% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 23rd and 2nd in those defensive statistics. They rank 10th with 23.2 assists allowed per contest and 13th with 44.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Pistons were 17th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.6 per game last season.

Advanced Statistics

The Knicks are 22nd in the league in defensive rating with 113.2, and their offensive rating of 108.3 is ranked 27th. They are 20th in the NBA in pace with 99.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 30th. As a unit they are 28th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 24th in the NBA. New York is 20th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.7 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 54%, which is 5th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Detroit is 24th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.9 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 15th in the NBA. The Pistons are 15th in the league in defensive rating with 108.8, and their offensive rating of 109.5 is ranked 10th. They are 19th in the NBA in pace with 99.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 27th. As a unit they are 26th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shot attempts, ranking 9th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Knicks/Pistons NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take New York +7.5

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