Pistons vs Knicks Prediction: NBA Preview for Oct 27
With Jalen Duren out, Detroit has his 28 minutes a night from last season to fill. The Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27, at 8:00 PM ET in New York.
Price: Knicks 59¢, Pistons 41¢ (Polymarket, as of Mon 3:16 PM ET)
Kalshi: Knicks 59¢, Pistons 41¢
2027 title price: Pistons 4¢, Knicks 9¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Pistons vs Knicks prices on Polymarket and Kalshi
The Knicks are favored at 59¢, with the Pistons at 41¢. Kalshi has the same price. Track both prices on NBA MARKET. That is down 4¢ from the Knicks’ opening price of 63¢. Teams favored at tip have won 30 of 43 logged games this season (70%). For how each team is running against its prices, see Expected.
Injury report: Pistons vs Knicks
As of Oct 26. Statuses can change up to tip.
Jalen Duren (Pistons): Out, hamstring
Ausar Thompson (Pistons): Out, ankle
Jose Alvarado (Knicks): Out, ankle
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor. NBA USAGE shows how Pistons’ touches split when the lineup changes.
Pistons
Cade Cunningham: 33.9 min, 30.5% usage, 23.9 pts, 5.5 reb, 9.9 ast
Duncan Robinson: 27.4 min, 15.8% usage, 12.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.1 ast
John Collins: 27.1 min, 19.5% usage, 13.6 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.0 ast (new, was LAC)
Taurean Prince: 23.5 min, 16.2% usage, 9.2 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.8 ast (new, was MIL)
Isaiah Joe: 21.2 min, 18.4% usage, 11.1 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.3 ast (new, was OKC)
Out: Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson: 35.0 min, 30.3% usage, 26.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.8 ast
Karl-Anthony Towns: 31.0 min, 25.9% usage, 20.1 pts, 11.9 reb, 3.0 ast
O.G. Anunoby: 33.2 min, 19.7% usage, 16.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.2 ast
Mikal Bridges: 32.8 min, 17.3% usage, 14.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Josh Hart: 30.2 min, 16.6% usage, 12.0 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.8 ast
Out: Jose Alvarado.
Last time out
The last few games for both teams, with the price going in.
The Pistons are 2-0 this week: a 128-111 win at the Heat on Friday as 54¢ favorites and a 106-93 win at the 76ers on Sunday as 54¢ favorites. One of the two went over the total. On the market they rate 61, 7th of 30, and they are 3-0 against 1.4 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 56 on average, a tougher run than most.
The Knicks are 0-2 this week: a 107-103 loss at the Celtics on Friday as 44¢ underdogs and a 111-102 home loss to the Magic on Sunday as 69¢ favorites. Both went under the total. On the market they rate 72, 2nd of 30, and they are 0-3 against 1.8 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 46 on average, an easier run than most.
Player props in those games (Polymarket prices): For the cheaper side of every game tonight, NBA MARKET does the comparison.
Cade Cunningham (Pistons): under 26.5 points in both games; under 9.5 assists in both games
John Collins (Pistons): over 14.5 points in both games; over 6.5 rebounds in both games
Jalen Brunson (Knicks): under 3.5 rebounds in both games; under 6.5 assists in both games
OG Anunoby (Knicks): over 16.5 points in both games; over 1.5 assists in both games
Questions about Pistons vs Knicks
Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight?
Cade Cunningham was not on the injury report as of Mon 3:16 PM ET. Status can still change at shootaround, so the last report before tip is the one that counts.
Is Jalen Brunson playing tonight?
Jalen Brunson was not on the injury report as of Mon 3:16 PM ET. If that changes, the Knicks report will say so before tip, and Brunson’s 30.3% usage would have to go somewhere.
Who will win, the Pistons or the Knicks?
The Knicks are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Pistons. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Pistons vs Knicks?
Tuesday, October 27, at 8:00 PM ET, in New York.
For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.
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