NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look for a series win and to make the second round for a third straight season. The Knicks have won five of their last seven road games. The Knicks haven’t lost two straight games since April 10-11.

The NY Knicks are averaging 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 105.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.6 points and 1.6 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons need a win to save their season and force a game 7 on Saturday. The Pistons have lost nine of their last 13 games. The Pistons are in danger of being bounced in the first round for a fourth straight appearance. The Pistons haven’t won two straight games since March 25-28.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 105.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Tobias Harris is averaging 16 points and 0.6 assists. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is dishing 1.2 assists. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have lost six of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Knicks have won each of their last seven Eastern Conference First Round games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Pistons vs Knicks Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury, and he hasn’t played since game 1.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction

The Knicks are still the more talented team, so getting them in the underdog role has value. The problem is the Pistons have played the better basketball in this series and could have won it already without a few unlucky breaks. The Pistons were in control of game 1 before collapsing in the fourth quarter. Two points decided game three. In game four, there was a questionable no foul call that would’ve been a win for the Pistons. Yes, would’ve, could’ve, should’ve to all of that, but the Pistons have been in this series and there’s no reason to think they can’t force a game 7.

I also don’t believe the Pistons are going to lose three home games in this series. There’s also the factor of the Knicks having an extremely thin rotation and continue to play their starters into the ground. The longer this series goes, the more it favors the Pistons and their depth. I’ll lay the bucket.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Knicks vs. Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,400

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 76 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 76 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Karl-Anthony Towns perform in the most recent matchup? In the Detroit Pistons 106-103 win over the New York Knicks earlier this week, Towns amassed 17 points, 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA Eastern Conference playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,600

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

More recently, in the New York Knicks 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons three days ago, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 32 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 32 minutes of play.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Cade Cunningham, Point Guard (Detroit Pistons) $11,800: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $9,200: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,600.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,600

Veteran center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a solid performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 75 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season, Towns is averaging a robust 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 75 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA Eastern Conference playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

In the New York Knicks thrilling 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons two days ago, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 32 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 32 minutes of play.

In conclusion, I fully expect New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson to continue his quality play in tonight’s matchup with the Detroit Pistons.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Cade Cunningham, Point Guard (Detroit Pistons) $11,800: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $9,200: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,600.

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Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons will now be hoping to stave off elimination after falling painfully short to the Knicks in a controversial 94-93 home defeat in Game 4 on Sunday. Cade Cunningham led the team with a triple-double of 25 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Tobias Harris added 18 points with eight rebounds while Jalen Duren chipped in with six points, 17 rebounds and four assists.

As a team, the Pistons shot 42 percent from the field and seven of 29 from the 3-point line as they held the Knicks to just 14 points in the third quarter to overcome an early 16-point deficit. Only to miss out on a chance at the game-winning free throws after the referees missed a foul call on Tim Hardaway Jr who attempted the final shot of the game.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are now just one win away from moving onto the second round after escaping with a narrow win in Game 4 on Sunday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 32 points and 11 assists on 13 of 26 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns added 27 points with nine rebounds while Josh Hart chipped in with 14 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. However, no other player scored more than eight points.

As a team, the Knicks shot just 37 percent from the field and 15 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in deep trouble when they wasted an early 16-point lead and fell behind by 11 points. Before they rallied in the fourth quarter to escape with the crucial road win in the end. Mikal Bridges shot just three of 12 for his eight points, while OG Anunoby shot just three of 13 from the field and zero of three from the 3-point line for his eight points.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 21 games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
• The Knicks have won each of their last six games against the Pistons following a road win.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games following a road win.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last six Game 5s of an Eastern Conference First Round series.
• The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons are still missing Jaden Ivey, and they have Isaiah Stewart listed as questionable, while the Knicks are coming in with a full squad once again. The Knicks are so close to the second round, but the referees did admit after the game that they missed the game-deciding foul call on Sunday, so the series should really be tied here.

The Knicks expectedly open as favorites at home, but they were lucky to win on Sunday, and I can’t imagine anything but another close contest here. The Pistons are playing to stay alive now, and I think they can pull off the minor upset if they get off to a better start.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow afternoon’s New York vs. Detroit matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,800

Veteran point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season. Let’s examine Brunson’s game data from this season (including playoff games) to shed light on the talented point guard’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 68 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season, Brunson is averaging a robust 26.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 0.9 steals a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 68 games that Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks this season, Brunson has averaged 43.1 Draftkings points a contest.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Jalen Brunson perform in the most recent matchup? In the New York Knicks thrilling 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons two days ago, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson played exceptionally well. More specifically, Brunson amassed 30 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and one block in the New York Knicks defeat of the Pistons.

What did we learn from the data just presented? Clearly, Jalen Brunson can post a high number of DFS points on any given night. Considering the elevated importance of tomorrow afternoon’s Eastern Conference playoff game I fully expect that trend to continue in this contest.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am backing New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain position for this one game DFS NBA Showdown contest slate.

Flex Plays

Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,200

In the 73 games that point guard Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Cunningham has averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 73 games that Cade Cummingham has played for the Pistons this season, Cunningham has compiled a 46.9% field goal percentage, a 35.6% three-point percentage and an 84.6% free throw percentage.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $10,400: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,600: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,400.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look for another road win to take a 3-1 series lead. The Knicks have won four of their last six road games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 111.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 33.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.3 points and 2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.7 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 87.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons need a win here to even up the series at 2-2. The Pistons have lost eight of their last 11 games.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder is averaging 15.3 points and 2.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is dishing 1 assist. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last 13 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have lost 10 of their last 11 playoff road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents following a win.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last eight playoff home games.
• The Knicks have won each of their last seven day games against the Pistons.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against the Pistons following a win.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven Eastern Conference First Round games.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Pistons vs Knicks Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury, and he hasn’t played since game 1.

Mitchell Robinson is questionable for the Knicks with an illness. Robinson played only 17 games this season and 48 games the last two years, so the Knicks are used to being without him.

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction

I have no idea what to expect in this game, as this series has been all over the place and the last two games could’ve gone either way. The Pistons are at home and looked like they settled in late in game 3 despite the losing effort. This is a must-win for the Pistons if they’re going to win this series, and Harris is due for a bounce back game after a stinker his last time out.

I’m still concerned about the Knicks lack of depth and their starters logging heavy minutes. Robinson possibly being out only makes things thinner. While the Knicks have the talent and experience edge, the Pistons are too scrappy to go down this quietly. I’ll lay the bucket with the Pistons in game 4.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,000

Talented point guard Cade Cunningham has been a standout performer for the Detroit Pistons this season. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s relevant player data from this season to better illustrate his overall contributions to his team.

In the 72 games that point guard Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Cunningham has averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 72 games that Cade Cummingham has played for the Pistons this season, Cunningham has compiled a 46.9% field goal percentage, a 35.6% three-point percentage and an 84.6% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Cade Cunningham perform in the most recent matchup? In the Detroit Pistons 100-94 win over the New York Knicks three days ago, Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham played exceptionally well. More specifically, Cunningham amassed 33 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals in the Pistons defeat of the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you determine which player to select for this coveted position in your lineup.

In my view, Cade Cunningham is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am rolling with Detroit Pistons point guard at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,600

Veteran point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season.

In the 67 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season, Brunson is averaging a robust 26.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 0.9 steals a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 67 games that Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks this season, Brunson has averaged 43.1 Draftkings points a contest.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $10,800: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,800: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,400.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look for a bounce back effort after losing game 2 in the final seconds. The Knicks have lost four of their last six games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 108.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 35.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 16.5 points and 2.5 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1 assist. The NY Knicks are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons look for another win to take a surprising 2-1 series lead. The Pistons have lost seven of their last 10 games.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 106 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tobias Harris is averaging 20 points and 0.5 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing 3 assists. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The underdogs have won four of the Knicks’ last five Eastern Conference First Round games.
• The Knicks have lost 10 of their last 12 playoff road games against Central Division opponents.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Knicks have won each of their last 14 games as favorites following a home loss.
• The favorites have covered the spread in 10 of the Knicks’ last 11 games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Pistons vs Knicks Injury Report

The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury, and he missed game 2 because of it.

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction

I’m shocked that the Pistons are getting a point at home when they should be up 2-0 in the series. If the Pistons didn’t poop down their leg in the fourth quarter of game 1, they’d be looking to all but end this series with a win here. The Knicks lack any sort of bench and the longer the series goes, the more their starters are going to crash and burn.

The Knicks already played their starters into the ground in the regular season. The Little Caesars Arena is going to be rocking as it’s the Detroit fan’s chance to see playoff basketball for the first time since colored television. I just like how the Pistons have played through the first two games of this series, and guys will be more comfortable at home. Give me the Pistons.

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Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons look to even up the series before heading home for game 3. The Pistons have lost five of their last six games and looked severely rattled in the fourth quarter of game 1.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 52.7 percent shooting. Tobias Harris is averaging 25 points and 6 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham is averaging 21 points and 12 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 46.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks hope to take a quick 2-0 series lead after going on a 21-0 run in game 1. The Knicks have won nine of their last 14 games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 123 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 34 points and 2 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 23 points and 5 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Payne is dishing 1 assist. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 88.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 46.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 15 playoff games.
• The Knicks have won 10 of their last 11 Eastern Conference First Round games against Central Division opponents.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

Knicks vs Pistons Injury Report

The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury. 

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons should be more prepared for this game after having experienced the playoffs. My game 1 write up mentioned my concerns of the Pistons lack of experience, and that fourth quarter was a clear sign of jitters. The core of the Pistons roster lacks deep NBA experience let alone playoff experience, and MSG is arguably the toughest venue to play in the playoffs. That crowd gets nuts.

Either way, the Pistons are now 2-7 SU and ATS in their last nine games. The Knicks are just more trustworthy at this time of the year, and they’re also 6-0 ATS in their last six games as a favorite of five or more points. I think things could be different once things shift to Detroit, but I’m laying the points again in New York. 

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,000

Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham is an exceptional young talent that is quickly establishing himself as one of the best guards in the National Basketball Association. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s relevant player data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 71 games that point guard Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Cunningham has averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 71 games that Cade Cummingham has played for the Pistons this season, Cunningham has compiled a 46.9% field goal percentage, a 35.6% three-point percentage and an 84.6% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Detroit Pistons 115-106 victory over the New York Knicks earlier this month, Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Cunningham amassed 36 points, two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block in the Pistons win over the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you determine which player to select for this coveted position in your lineup.

In my view, Cade Cunningham is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am rolling with Detroit Pistons point guard at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $11,400

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess the veteran center’s performance from a statistical perspective, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 73 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season, Towns is averaging a robust 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 73 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has averaged 49.4 Draftkings points a contest.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Jalen Brunson, Point Guard (New York Knicks) $10,400: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $9,000: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $7,600.

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Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons were one of the surprise teams for most of the season, but they are coming into the postseason a little low on confidence after dropping six of their final eight games of the regular season. They finished with a 44-38 overall record.

Cade Cunningham led the team with averages of 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game, Malik Beasley played all 82 games and averaged 16.3 points per game, Tobias Harris averaged 13.7 points while Jalen Duren averaged 11.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. As a team, the Pistons scored 115.5 points per game while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from the 3-point line. Jaden Ivey was a bright spot for the team early in the season as he averaged 17.6 points in 30 games before he injured his left fibula. 

New York Knicks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are coming into the playoffs with some decent momentum, as they had won eight of their last 13 games of the season to finish with a 51-31 overall record. Jalen Brunson led the team with averages of 26.0 points and 7.3 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 24.4 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, OG Anunoby averaged 18.0 points per game, Josh Hart averaged 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, while Mikal Bridges averaged 17.6 points per game. As a team, the Knicks scored 115.8 points per game while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from the 3-point line. 

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 14 playoff games.
• The Knicks have won nine of their last 10 Eastern Conference First Round games against Central Division opponents.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents following a win.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons are still slightly shorthanded with Jaden Ivey still ruled out, while the Knicks are keeping an eye on Ariel Hukporti, who is questionable for this one. The Pistons kind of stumbled their way into the playoffs, but that doesn’t spoil an impressive record that has them matchup against a Knicks team who they’ve beaten in three of four meetings during the season.

The Knicks were always going to open as favorites in Game 1 at home, but I just feel that the line is a bit too hefty for this one. I still think that the Knicks are good enough to take care of business at home, but it just seems that the Pistons are undervalued in this spot. Give me the Pistons with the points in a game that should go down to the wire.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,600

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical perspective, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA regular season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 72 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Towns is averaging a robust 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 72 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,600

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

More recently, in the Boston Celtics dominant 119-117 win over the New York Knicks earlier this week, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 27 points, one rebound and ten six assists in only 27 minutes of play.

In conclusion, I fully expect New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson to continue his quality play in tonight’s matchup with the Boston Celtics.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Cade Cunningham, Point Guard (Detroit Pistons) $10,400: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,400: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $7,600.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,000

Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham is an exceptional young talent that is quickly establishing himself as one of the best guards in the National Basketball Association. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s relevant player data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 70 games that point guard Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Cunningham has averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 70 games that Cade Cummingham has played for the Pistons this season, Cunningham has compiled a 46.9% field goal percentage, a 35.6% three-point percentage and an 84.6% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Detroit Pistons 115-106 victory over the New York Knicks two days ago, Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Cunningham amassed 36 points, two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block in the Pistons win over the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you determine which player to select for this coveted position in your lineup.

In my view, Cade Cunningham is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Detroit Pistons point guard at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Kyle Kuzma, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $7,200

Veteran forward Kyle Kuzma has been a key contributor to the Milwaukee Bucks overall team achievements this season.

In the 64 games that forward Kyle Kuzma has played in the 2024 NBA regular season, Kuzma is averaging 14.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in tomorrow afternoon’s NBA regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,000: Tobias Harris, Power Forward (Detroit Pistons) $7,000: Ryan Rollins, Point Guard (Milwaukee Bucks) $5,000.

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Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons recently played the Kings, Knicks, and Bucks. The Pistons have lost five of their last seven games and play the Knicks in the first round.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks recently beat the Timberwolves Pelicans, and Pistons. The Bucks have won seven straight games and will play the Pacers in the first round.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 115.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 14 road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have won each of their last 12 games against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games following a road win.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bucks have lost each of their last six Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games against teams that held a winning record.

Bucks vs Pistons Injury Report

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Jericho Sims, Taurean Prince, Gary Trent Jr., Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., Tyler Smith, and Damian Lillard.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.

Bucks vs Pistons Prediction

Don’t expect to see any key player in this matchup, as the Pistons and Bucks have their first round matchups secured. At the time of this writing, the Bucks already announced they’re resting pretty much their entire team. Expect the same from the Pistons at some point. This is a game you should probably avoid, but if forced to pick, I’ll lean Bucks because they’re at home. Also, the Bucks have won 12 straight games against the Pistons, which includes a road win on Friday as a 4.5-point underdog.

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Before we dive into the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Giannis Antetokounmpo, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $12,000

Talented forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has certainly been the driving force behind the Milwaukee Bucks success this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran forward played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Antetokounmpo’s relevant game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 66 games that Antetokounmpo has played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Antetokounmpo is averaging a massive 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 66 games that Antetokounmpo has played this season, Antetokounmpo has compiled a 60.3% field goal percentage, a 23% three-point percentage and a 61.2% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks convincing 136-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night, Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo played exceptionally well. Antetokounmpo amassed 28 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Pistons. It should also be mentioned, that in the Bucks victory over the Pistons, Antetokounmpo tallied 53.3 Draftkings points in only 26 minutes of play.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you determine which player to select for this coveted position in your lineup.

In my opinion, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Kyle Kuzma, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks $7,800

In addition to forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, forward Kyle Kuzma has been a key contributor to the Milwaukee Bucks this season. Let’s examine Kuzma’s player data from this season to better shed light on his overall contributions to his team.

In the 31 games that forward Kyle Kuzma has played in the 2024 NBA regular season, Kuzma is averaging 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,800: Ausar Thompson, Forward (Detroit Pistons) $8,000.

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Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Timberwolves and Pelicans, and they play the Pistons next. The Bucks have won six straight games and are the fifth seed in the East.

The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Kings, beat the Knicks, and they play the Bucks next. The Pistons have lost four of their last six games and are the sixth seed in the East.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Pistons vs Bucks Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Jericho Sims, Tyler Smith, and Damian Lillard.

Pistons vs Bucks Prediction

This line is a bit rich when you consider the Bucks have won 11 straight games against the Pistons. The Pistons haven’t beaten the Bucks since January 2022. The Bucks are playing some of their best ball of the season, which includes six straight wins, and they’ve covered seven of their last 10 games. The Pistons have lost four of their last six games, and the defense has taken a step back. Maybe the Bucks are going to sit some guys after playing last night, and that’s playing into the line. I’m still going to grab the points with the Bucks, given the one-sided H2H history.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. Sacramento Kings game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Sacramento Kings vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Zach LaVine, Guard, Sacramento Kings $8,800

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has certainly played a pivotal role in the team’s offensive achievements this season. With that said, how has the veteran guard performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review LaVine’s relevant player data from this season to answer that question.

In the 70 games that guard Zach LaVine has played in the 2024 NBA regular season, LaVine has averaged a robust 23.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.8 steals a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 70 games that Zach LaVine has played this season, LaVine has compiled a 51.2% field goal percentage, a 43.5% three-point percentage and an 82.5% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Sacramento Kings 132-122 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento guard Zach LaVine played exceptionally well. More specifically, LaVine amassed 23 points, two rebounds and six assists in the Chicago Bulls victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this slate.

In my view, Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Zach LaVine at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

DeMar DeRozan, Small Forward, Sacramento Kings $9,200

In addition to guard Zach LaVine, small forward DeMar DeRozan has been a key contributor for the Sacramento Kings this season.

In the 73 games that small forward DeMar DeRozan has played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA regular season, DeRozan is averaging 22.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Sacramento Kings small forward DeMar DeRozan to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s matchup with the Detroit Pistons.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,000: Ausar Thompson, Forward (Detroit Pistons) $7,200: Malik Monk, Guard (Sacramento Kings) $7,600.

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Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings beat the Hornets and Cavs, and they play the Nuggets, Clippers, and Suns next. The Kings have a chance to win three straight games for the first time since February 26 – March 3.

The Sacramento Kings are averaging 115.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.2 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 21 points and 3.9 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer, and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Raptors, and they play the Knicks and Bucks next. The Pistons have lost three of their last four games and are the sixth seed in the East.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.7 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.3 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last 14 home games against the Kings following a home loss.
• The Kings have lost each of their last nine road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Kings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.

Why the Sacramento Kings will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
• The road team has won eight of the last nine games between the Kings and Pistons.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the last 10 games between the Kings and Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Pistons vs Kings Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey, while Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren are questionable.

The Kings will be without Jake LaRavia, while Keegan Murray is questionable after not playing yesterday.

Pistons vs Kings Prediction

The Pistons are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home with the rest advantage. However, the Pistons have lost three of their last four games, and we’re still seeing Harris on the injury report. While the Kings have been underwhelming, they’re coming off a big win yesterday over the Cavs, and they’re still fighting for playoff seeding.

The Kings jumped into the ninth seed with yesterday’s win, and that’s big considering they’d get a home game against the Mavs. The Kings have won two straight games and have covered four of their last six games. Big game for both teams in terms of seeding, but I’m going to grab the points with the Kings.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Desmond Bane, Shooting Guard, Memphis Grizzlies $9,200

Shooting guard Desmond Bane has certainly been a key contributor to the Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup this season. Let’s review Bane’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 65 games that Desmond Bane has played for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA regular season, Bane has averaged 18.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 65 games that Desmond Bane has played for the Grizzlies this season, Bane has compiled a 47.7% field goal percentage, a 38.1% three-point percentage and an 88.8% free throw percentage.

More recently, in the Sacramento Kings 132-122 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this month, Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Shooting guard Desmond Bane accumulated a massive 44 points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal in the Kings win over the Grizzlies.

It should also be noted that in the Kings victory over the Memphis Grizzlies just mentioned, Bane amassed 61.1 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers that I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Demond Bane is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing Desmond Bane at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Duren, Center, Detroit Pistons $8,600

Veteran center Jalen Duren has been a standout performer for the Detroit Pistons this season. In the 74 games that Jalen Duren has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA regular season, Duren has averaged 11.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.7 steals a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Ja Morant, Point Guard (Memphis Grizzlies) $10,200: Zach Edey, Center (Memphis Grizzlies) $5,400.

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Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Warriors, beat the Heat, and they play the Hornets, Timberwolves, and Nuggets next. The Grizzlies look to win two straight games for the first time since March 10-12.

The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 121.8 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 22.9 points and 7.3 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Thunder, beat the Raptors, and they play the Kings, Knicks, and Bucks next. The Pistons have won four of their last six games and clinched a playoff spot last night.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.3 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Pistons vs Grizzlies Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey, while Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham are questionable after not playing last night.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke, Vince Williams Jr., and Zyon Pullin.

Pistons vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Pistons are an underdog because they’re on the end of a back-to-back and have Cunningham and Harris on the injury report. I’m still grabbing the free bucket. The Grizzlies just aren’t playing consistent ball, and they’re 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies haven’t won two straight games in nearly a month. The Pistons are still playing for seeding, as they can finish either in the fifth or sixth seed, so there’s motivation to keep playing. I just haven’t been impressed with the Grizzlies over the last couple of months. Give me the Pistons and the free bucket.

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