Knicks vs. Pistons Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 27

The New York Knicks (0-3) will try to snap a three-game losing skid when hosting the Detroit Pistons (3-0) on October 27, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks match up against the Pistons in a game that New York is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The game has a point total of 218.5.

Knicks vs. Pistons Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New York City, New York
• Arena: Madison Square Garden
• Total: 218.5 points
• Spread: Knicks -4.5
• Moneyline: Knicks (-168), Pistons (+142)

How to watch Knicks vs. Pistons

• TV Channel: NBC/Peacock, MSG, DAZN-MSG

Betting the Over/Under: Knicks vs. Pistons

• The Knicks' three games this season have all gone under this contest's total of 218.5 points.
• The Pistons and their opponents have combined to score more than 218.5 points twice this season.
• The teams combine to score 220 points per game, 1.5 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams surrender 213.7 points per game combined, 4.8 points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Moneyline: Knicks vs. Pistons

• The Knicks have been the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they lost both of the games.
• The Pistons won the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
• New York has played as a moneyline favorite of -168 or shorter twice this season, and lost both.
• Detroit has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +142.
• The Knicks have a 62.7% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Knicks vs. Pistons

• Pick ATS: Pistons (+ 4.5)
• Pick OU: Under (218.5)
  
• Prediction: Pistons 108 - Knicks 107
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