Pistons vs. Knicks Prediction: New York Predicted to Win Game 5 [2025]

The New York Knicks will square off with the Detroit Pistons in Game 5of their 2025 NBA Playoffs series at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Knicks as the most likely winner of Game 5.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Detroit-New York game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Knicks with a win probability of 69%, compared to 31% for the Pistons."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature players like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, while the Pistons will look to Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley.

For further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pistons vs. Knicks predictions page.

Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction: Who Will Win Game 5?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Pistons and Knicks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Knicks a 69% chance of beating the Pistons in Game 5 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 110-104.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Pistons and Knicks each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 215-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Pistons vs. Knicks Game 5 Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pistons	Knicks
Spread	+5.5 (-110)	-5.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+194	-220
Total	o215 (-110)	u215 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Pistons vs. Knicks Picks and Best Bets for Game 5

Our model's strongest edge in today's Pistons vs. Knicks matchup is on the moneyline.

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Pistons vs. Knicks Game 5 Player Props

Betting on Pistons vs. Knicks NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.

Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons in scoring, while Jalen Brunson is projected to be the top scorer for the Knicks.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Pistons vs. Knicks Game 5 Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's Game 5 between the Knicks and Pistons in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Pistons and Knicks, reached the NBA Playoffs 2025, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Pistons vs. Knicks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Detroit vs. New York picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Knicks, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Pistons on Tuesday.

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