Detroit @ New York Picks & Props

Quentin Grimes has attempted 9.2 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. The 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). The New York Knicks have allowed the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Knicks may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted a lowly 17.1 free throws per game over the last 15 games (2nd-least in the NBA).

Jaden Ivey has attempted 14.9 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 3.0 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Jaden Ivey has converted 2.5 threes per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Jaden Ivey has tallied 33.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.1 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a strong one for 3-pointers; opposing starting SGs have shot for the 30th-highest three rate in the league this year (44.7%). The 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons.

Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 19.9 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 9.2 higher than he's attempted in all games this season. Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 12.5 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 5.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Donte DiVincenzo has been on the court for 38.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 13.6 higher than he's been on the court for overall this season. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the Knicks. The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Brunson has committed 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, placing him among the most-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to getting T'ed up (82nd percentile). The New York Knicks check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The New York Knicks have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year. Jalen Brunson will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing away from your home stadium usually worsens player production across the board.

Simone Fontecchio has attempted 13.0 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 5.3 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Simone Fontecchio has made 39.5% of his 3-point shots this year, ranking in the 81st percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against New York is a good one for 3-pointers; when the New York Knicks are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have put up the 30th-highest three percentage in the league this year (48.0%). The 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Ausar Thompson has made 59.3% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games, 11.9% more than he's converted over the course of the year. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PFs have shot 47.7% on threes (29th-best in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, creating a positive matchup. The 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). The New York Knicks have allowed the 3rd-least offensive boards per game (8.4) in the league to opposing squads over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Hartenstein has successfully made an impressive 50.0% of his three-pointers this season, significantly higher than his 20.0 mark last season. Isaiah Hartenstein has averaged 30.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games on the road, 6.0 more than he's averaged in all games this season on the road. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the Knicks. The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team has snagged 7.6 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons (minimizing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense).

Precious Achiuwa has committed 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.9 higher than he's committed in all games this season. The New York Knicks check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. This year, opposing starting PFs have tallied 3.0 3-point attempts per game (14th-fewest in the league) vs. the Pistons, marking this as a difficult matchup. The New York Knicks have played at the most sluggish tempo in the league this year. Precious Achiuwa stands to suffer a drop-off in performance across the board due to being on the road in this game.

Bojan Bogdanovic has attempted 7.1 three-pointers per game this year, significantly more than his 6.0 rate last year. Among all players in the NBA, Bojan Bogdanovic ranks in the 86th percentile for playing time, logging a colossal 32.0 minutes per game this year. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the Knicks. The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team has snagged 7.6 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons (minimizing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense).

Josh Hart has played 39.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 8.9 more than he's played in all games this year. Over the last 16 games when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SFs have compiled 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons, labeling this as a favorable matchup for offensive production. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more plays for the Knicks. The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the other team has snagged 7.6 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Pistons (minimizing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense).

Jalen Duren has made an impressive 6.1 shots made from the field per game this year, quite a bit more than his 3.9 mark last year. Jalen Duren has played a whopping 30.1 minutes per game this year, a big improvement over his 25.0 minutes per game last year. The rate of shots from downtown sunk against Isaiah Hartenstein has been very high (47.1%) when he is away from his home court and guarding fellow starting Cs this year (97th percentile). The 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Cade Cunningham has attempted 18.5 shots from the field per game this year, placing him in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. Cade Cunningham has successfully made 48.1% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 11.7% higher than he's made from downtown in all games this season with the home court advantage. Cade Cunningham has averaged 33.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 92nd percentile. The 5th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons check in as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Alec Burks has not yet played a game this season.

Troy Brown Jr. has gone over 3.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Malachi Flynn has not yet played a game this season.

Evan Fournier has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Miles McBride has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

James Wiseman has not yet played a game this season.

Jericho Sims has gone over 3.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.