NBA Prop Bets: Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks (February 6, 2026)
The New York Knicks (34-18) face the Detroit Pistons (37-13) at Little Caesars Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Friday's matchup. The Pistons opened as 1.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.5, leaving the Pistons at -170 and Knicks at +142. The total points line is set at 219.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 112-108 Detroit.
- The Pistons (-115) have a 26-24-0 ATS record this season, while the Knicks (-105) hold a record of 29-22-1.
- The Pistons have a 21-28-1 O/U record this season (meaning 21 games have gone over the total points line, 28 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Knicks have a 26-25-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pistons are averaging 117.5 points per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Knicks are averaging 118.2 (7th).
- Defensively, the Pistons are giving up only 110.3 points per game this season (4th in the league), while the Knicks are giving up an average of 112.1 points (7th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Pistons currently rank 12th for pace this season, recording 100.1 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Knicks sit 25th on that scale with 97.8 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 35.4% of the Pistons' field goal attempts come from three point range (28th in the league), leaving 64.6% from two. Meanwhile, the Knicks' opponents are taking 44.6% of their attempts from three (23rd) and 55.4% from two.
- Comparatively, New York takes 43.8% of shots from three (9th), leaving 56.2% from two, while Detroit's opponents are attempting 42.7% from three (13th) and 57.3% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Pistons are shooting 34.8% from deep in 2025/26 (22nd in the NBA), compared to the Knicks who are making 38.0% of their attempts (3rd).
- On the opposite end, Detroit is holding opponents to 34.8% of their three-point attempts (5th), while New York's opponents are hitting 36.1% of their shots (18th).
Ball Protection
- The Pistons are committing 15.4 turnovers per game this season, ranking 24th in the league, while the Knicks are forcing 14.2 turnovers (16th).
- Flipping that script, Detroit is forcing 17.4 turnovers (1st), while New York is committing 13.7 (4th).
Crashing the Boards
- Detroit is pulling down 45.7 rebounds per game this season (7th in the league), including 13.1 offensive boards (4th). Conversely, New York's opponents are averaging 41.6 rebounds (5th), 10.2 of which have come on the offensive end (2nd).
- Meanwhile, the Knicks are averaging 46.5 rebounds (4th) and 13.5 offensive rebounds (3rd), while the Pistons are allowing 41.5 and 11.5, ranking 4th and 14th.
Back-to-backs
- Notably, the Knicks are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- New York holds a 4-4 W-L record on the second leg of a back-to-back this season, as well as a 4-4-0 ATS record and 4-4-0 O/U record.
- Additionally, Detroit has a 5-3 W-L record, 2-6-0 ATS record and 1-7-0 O/U record against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back this season.
First Quarter Winner
Detroit is -135 to win the first quarter, while New York is +114. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 29-20-1 | 14-12-1 | 15-8-0 | 25-15-1 | 4-5-0 | 5-4-1 |
| New York | 20-29-3 | 13-14-1 | 7-15-2 | 17-25-3 | 3-4-0 | 5-4-1 |
First Half Winner
Detroit is -135 to win the first half and New York is +114. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 36-13-1 | 19-7-1 | 17-6-0 | 29-11-1 | 7-2-0 | 7-2-1 |
| New York | 29-23-0 | 18-10-0 | 11-13-0 | 26-19-0 | 3-4-0 | 6-4-0 |
HT/FT
Detroit is -105 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, New York is +190.
- The Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 64.0% of games this season, while the Knicks have completed the HT/FT double in 46.2% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Friday's matchup is +1300 to go to overtime.
- The Pistons have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Knicks have appeared in one.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 25 of Detroit's 50 games this season. Meanwhile, 24 of New York's 51 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 121-90 blowout victory against New York at Little Caesars Arena when these teams last met on January 5. Cade Cunningham facilitated the offense on that day, finishing with 29 points and 13 assists. That result snapped the Knicks' three-game winning streak against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA Injury News – New York Knicks @ Detroit Pistons (February 6, 2026)
The Knicks listed Towns as Doubtful for Friday's (Feb. 6) game against the Pistons.
The Knicks listed Hart as Probable for Friday's (Feb. 6) game against the Pistons.
The Knicks listed Anunoby as Questionable for Friday's (Feb. 6) game against the Pistons.
McBride will undergo surgery for a core muscle injury and may be sidelined until the playoffs, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.
The Knicks listed Alvarado as OUT for Friday's (Feb. 6) game versus the Pistons.
The Pistons listed Duren as Questionable for Friday's (Feb. 6) game against the Knicks.
The Pistons listed Harris as Probable for Friday's (Feb. 6) game against the Knicks.
The Pistons listed Robinson as Probable for Friday's (Feb. 6) game against the Knicks.
The Pistons listed Saric as OUT for Friday's (Feb. 6) game against the Knicks.
