Knicks vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 February 2026

The New York Knicks will take on the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.

With star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Pistons side that includes Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Paul Reed.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Knicks vs Pistons game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's New York vs Detroit NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 66% chance of winning against the Pistons at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks vs Pistons: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:

• Head to Head: Knicks $1.62, Pistons $2.35
• Line: Knicks -3.5 ($1.87), Pistons +3.5 ($1.95)
• Total (Over/Under 220.5 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 listed as 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 220.5 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 52% of the time, while the 220.5-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 220.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Knicks vs Pistons: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Friday is the Knicks winning 113-108.

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 live win probabilitiestips.

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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 tip off 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 noted.

Conclusion

Our New York vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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