*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
NEW YORK KNICKS @ DETROIT PISTONS
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
East 1st Round – Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Team Trends
- Knicks have won the 1st quarter in 8 straight road games vs. Pistons
- Knicks have won 8 of their last 9 road games vs. Pistons
- Under has hit in 7 of Knicks’ last 9 road games
- Knicks have covered in 4 straight East First Round games following a loss
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NYK | 51 | 31 | 27-14 | 24-17 |
| DET | 44 | 38 | 22-19 | 22-19 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| NYK | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | 227.5 |
| DET | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | 229.1 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Nov 2, 2024 | NYK 128 @ DET 98 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | DET 120 @ NYK 111 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | DET 124 @ NYK 119 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | NYK 106 @ DET 115 |
| GAME 1 | DET 112 @ NYK 123 |
| GAME 2 | DET 100 @ NYK 94 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NYK | UNDER | |
| -1.5 | 213.5 |
The Pistons and Knicks head to Little Caesars Arena for Game 3 of their Eastern First Round series, with the series tied 1-1.
Detroit evened things up with a 100-94 win in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, snapping New York’s home-court momentum.
The Pistons’ bench was a game-changer, outscoring the Knicks’ second unit 35-8. Detroit also clamped down defensively on the perimeter, limiting New York to just 10-of-35 (28.6%) from three. Cade Cunningham powered the Pistons with a 33-point, 12-rebound double-double, matching his career high on the glass—while Jalen Brunson led New York with 37 points and 7 assists.
Detroit has now won eight straight games when Cunningham pulls down 10 or more rebounds, and will look to ride that trend into their first home playoff game in years.
PICK – NEW YORK -1.5
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Game 3 (OKC leads 2-0)
Team Trends
- Thunder have covered the line in 17 of their last 19 games
- Thunder have won 11 straight games vs. Grizzlies
- Under has hit in each of the last 5 games between these teams
- Thunder have won both halves in 4 straight games vs. Grizzlies
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 68 | 14 | 35-6 | 32-8 |
| MEM | 48 | 34 | 26-15 | 22-19 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| OKC | 120.5 | 107.6 | +12.9 | 228.1 |
| MEM | 121.7 | 116.9 | +4.8 | 238.6 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Dec 30, 2024 | MEM 106 @ OKC 130 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | OKC 125 @ MEM 112 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | OKC 120 @ MEM 103 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | MEM 104 @ OKC 125 |
| GAME 1 | MEM 80 @ OKC 131 |
| GAME 2 | MEM 99 @ OKC 118 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| OKC | UNDER | |
| -9.5 | 226.5 |
Memphis return home to FedExForum for Game 3 of their West First Round series against the Thunder on Thursday night. The Thunder took Game 2 with a 118-99 win, pushing their series lead to 2-0 and extending their dominance over Memphis to 11 straight wins.
Oklahoma City capitalized on Memphis mistakes, converting 25 points off turnovers compared to just 6 by the Grizzlies. The Thunder also had a major edge off the bench, outscoring Memphis’ second unit 33-14. Jalen Williams led all scorers with 24 points, while Chet Holmgren delivered a standout all-around performance with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks.
Desmond Bane did his best to keep Memphis competitive, posting 19 points and 12 rebounds, but the Grizzlies have now dropped five of their last six playoff games and face a must-win situation at home.
PICK – UNDER 226.5 TOTAL POINTS
DENVER NUGGETS @ LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
West 1st Round – Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Team Trends
- Under has hit in 8 of the last 9 playoff games between the Nuggets and Clippers
- Clippers have won 13 of their last 14 home games
- Clippers have won the 1st half in 9 straight games
- Underdogs have covered in 7 of the last 8 playoff meetings between these teams
NEW YORK KNICKS @ DETROIT PISTONS
Thursday, April 25th
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
East 1st Round – Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NY | 51 | 31 | 27-14 | 24-17 |
| DET | 44 | 38 | 22-19 | 22-19 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| NY | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | 227.5 |
| DET | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | 229.1 |
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Thursday, April 25th
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
West 1st Round – Game 3 (OKC leads series 2-0)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 68 | 14 | 35-6 | 32-8 |
| MEM | 48 | 34 | 26-15 | 22-19 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| OKC | 120.5 | 107.6 | +12.9 | 228.1 |
| MEM | 121.7 | 116.9 | +4.8 | 238.6 |
DENVER NUGGETS @ LA CLIPPERS
Thursday, April 25th
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
West 1st Round – Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DEN | 50 | 32 | 26-15 | 24-17 |
| LAC | 50 | 32 | 30-11 | 20-21 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| DEN | 120.8 | 116.9 | +3.9 | 237.7 |
| LAC | 112.9 | 108.2 | +4.7 | 221.1 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Oct 27, 2024 | DEN 104 @ LAC 109 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | LAC 126 @ DEN 122 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | DEN 120 @ LAC 98 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | DEN 126 @ LAC 103 |
| GAME 1 | LAC 110 @ DEN 112 (OT) |
| GAME 2 | LAC 105 @ DEN 102 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAC | OVER | |
| -5.5 | 212.5 |
The Clippers return home to Intuit Dome for Game 3 of their West First Round series against the Nuggets on Thursday night, with the series tied 1-1. The Clippers evened things up with a 105-102 win in Game 2 at Ball Arena, snapping Denver’s home-court edge.
L.A. made the difference inside, outscoring the Nuggets 46-38 in the paint, and their aggressive defense forced 20 Denver turnovers. Kawhi Leonard led the way with a dominant 39-point performance on 15-of-19 shooting, while Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double—26 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals, but also committed 7 turnovers.
The Clippers have now won 7 straight when Leonard scores 25 or more, and they’ll look to build on a 13-1 record across their last 14 home games as the series shifts to Los Angeles.
PICK – OVER 212.5 TOTAL POINTS
