Knicks vs. Pistons Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 5

The New York Knicks (23-12) visit the Detroit Pistons (26-9) in a showdown between the top-ranked clubs in the Eastern Conference at Little Caesars Arena on January 5, 2026 on Peacock.

The Knicks take on the Pistons in a game that New York is currently a slight favorite by 1 points. The over/under for the matchup is set at 232.5.

Knicks vs. Pistons Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Arena: Little Caesars Arena
• Total: 232.5 points
• Spread: Knicks -1
• Moneyline: Knicks (-116), Pistons (-102)

How to watch Knicks vs. Pistons

• TV Channel: Peacock

Betting the Over/Under: Knicks vs. Pistons

• In 15 of 35 games this season, the Knicks and their opponents have combined to score more than 232.5 points.
• The Pistons have combined with their opponent to score more than 232.5 points in 13 of 35 games this season.
• These teams rack up a combined 239.3 points per game, 6.8 more points than this matchup's point total.
• Combined, these teams allow 227.7 points per game, 4.8 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Knicks vs. Pistons

• New York has covered 17 times in 35 chances against the spread this season.
• The Knicks have been favored by 1 point or more 30 times this season, and covered the spread in 15 of those matchups.
• The Pistons are 19-15-1 ATS this year.
• Detroit has an ATS record of 6-1 when playing as at least 1-point underdogs this year.
• At home this year, the Pistons are 13-3 overall and 9-7 against the spread.
• Detroit is 7-6 ATS as a 1-point underdog or greater at home.
• The Knicks are 4-11-1 against the spread, and 8-8 overall, in away games.
• As 1-point favorites or more on the road, New York is 3-8-1 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Knicks vs. Pistons

• The Knicks have a 22-8 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 73.3% of those games).
• The Pistons have entered the game as underdogs eight times this season and won seven of those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -116 or shorter, New York has gone 22-8 (73.3% win percentage).
• This season, Detroit has won five of its six games when it is the underdog by at least -102 on the moneyline.
• The Knicks have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.7% in this contest.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Knicks vs. Pistons

• Pick ATS: Knicks (- 1)
• Pick OU: Under (232.5)
  
• Prediction: Knicks 113 - Pistons 112
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