Knicks vs Pistons Preview: Detroit Visit Struggling New York
The 0-3 Knicks host the unbeaten Pistons at Madison Square Garden. We look at form, injuries and the numbers ahead of Wednesday's NBA game.
The New York Knicks are 0-3 and face the unbeaten Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. UK viewers will see tip-off at midnight on Wednesday 28 October.
It is early in the season, but the standings already look unusual. Here is what the form, injuries and season numbers tell us.
Knicks form and standings
New York sit 13th in the Eastern Conference after three straight defeats. Their last five games read LLLWL, most recent first, and they have scored 305 points while conceding 324 in their opening three.
The home and away splits are concerning. They have conceded 114.0 points per game at home and 125.0 on the road, while scoring 107.4 at home and 99.3 away. As defending champions they are under pressure to avoid an 0-4 start.
Pistons form and league position
Detroit top the Eastern Conference at 3-0 and have won each of their last five games. They have scored 355 points and conceded 317 so far.
Across the season they average 119.7 points at home and 117.5 away, and they have conceded 106.0 per game on the road. Their latest win was 106-93 away at the 76ers, achieved without Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson.
Injuries and team news
Duren is out with a right hamstring strain and is expected back around 9 November. Thompson (ankle) and Isaiah Joe (hip) are game-time decisions, so Detroit's rotation may not be clear until close to tip-off.
For New York, Jose Alvarado is listed as out with an ankle injury, with an estimated return of 28 October. We found no reports of suspensions or other issues tied to this match.
Head-to-head and what the market says
There are no recent head-to-head games in our data for this season, but the Pistons won all three meetings with the Knicks last year by an average of 28 points. That history may carry less weight given the changes to both rosters and the early-season sample.
Bet365 make the Knicks slight home favourites on the moneyline, and the Asian handicap sits at 3.5 points. Prices only reflect the bookmaker's view, and betting always carries risk.
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