Knicks vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 20, 2026, 12:45AM | Published: Feb 19, 2026, 2:00PM
The New York Knicks will face the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks are up against a Pistons side that includes Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Paul Reed.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Knicks vs Pistons game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New York vs Detroit NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 65% chance of defeating the Pistons at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Pistons: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.62, Pistons $2.35
- Line: Knicks -3.5 ($1.87), Pistons +3.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 219.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.62 and the Pistons at $2.35.
The Knicks are 3.5-point favourites against the Pistons, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pistons (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 219.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Knicks (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 219.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Knicks vs Pistons: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -3.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 219.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Knicks vs Pistons best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Pistons at Madison Square Garden this Friday is the Knicks winning 112-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Detroit game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Knicks vs Pistons: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Pistons at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Friday 20 February 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Detroit predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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