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New York (33-18) at Detroit (37-13)
- When: Feb 6 2026, 7:30 PM
- Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI, USA
- TV: MSG
New York vs Detroit Preview & Prediction
Spread: New York -1.5
Moneyline: New York (-120)
Total: 223.5
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Detroit has spent most of this season looking like the class of the Eastern Conference, but Thursday was a wake up call. A 126 to 117 home loss to Washington snapped some momentum and exposed a little slippage in focus. The Pistons trailed by 21 in the second quarter and never fully recovered, allowing eight Wizards to score in double figures. That is not the defensive edge that built this team’s reputation.
Injuries are also creeping into the picture. Jalen Duren left the game with right knee soreness and Tobias Harris sat out with a hip issue. If either is limited, that impacts Detroit’s interior presence on both ends. Kevin Huerter made his debut but did not score in limited minutes as he works into the rotation.
Still, this team has won 12 of its past 16 games and already handled New York convincingly in a 120 to 91 win last month. Cade Cunningham dominated that matchup with 29 points and 13 assists. At home, Detroit remains dangerous, but the recent slip combined with health concerns makes this spread tricky.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The Knicks enter this showdown red hot with eight straight wins, including a dramatic 134 to 127 double overtime victory over Denver. Jalen Brunson exploded for 42 points and nine assists in that game, continuing his All Star level campaign. He also logged heavy minutes in a back to back stretch, showing durability and leadership.
Most of New York’s recent wins have not been close. The Knicks are blowing teams out by wide margins, and the offense is clicking at the right time. Brunson dropped 25 in the last meeting with Detroit but did not get enough support in that blowout loss.
The concern here is fatigue after extended minutes in recent games, but the confidence level is sky high.
NBA Prediction and Betting Outlook
New York is favored by 1.5 and the total sits at 223.5. With Detroit coming off a flat effort and dealing with injury uncertainty, the edge goes to the hotter and more cohesive team.
Final Score: Knicks 115, Pistons 110
Lean: New York -1.5
Total: Over 223.5
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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