*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
DETROIT PISTONS @ NEW YORK KNICKS
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
East 1st Round – Game 2, NYK leads series 1-0
Team Trends
- Pistons have failed to cover in 7 straight as road underdogs
- Pistons have lost 15 straight playoff games
- 7 of Knicks’ last 8 home games vs. Pistons have gone over
- Knicks Won 13 of last 14 1Qs
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DET | 44 | 38 | 22-19 | 22-19 |
| NYK | 51 | 31 | 27-14 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| DET | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | 229.1 |
| NYK | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | 227.5 |
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 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| DET | OVER | |
| +6.5 | 220.5 |
The Knicks and Pistons face off in Game 2 of their Eastern First Round series at Madison Square Garden.
New York took control of the opener with a 123-112 win on Saturday, sparked by a dominant 21-0 run in the fourth quarter. The Knicks owned the paint, outscoring Detroit 62-46, and capitalized on turnovers, converting 25 points off miscues compared to the Pistons’ 17.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted 23 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals, while Jalen Brunson added 34 points and eight assists to lead the way. Tobias Harris paced Detroit with 25 points.
The Knicks have now won 8 of their last 10 playoff games at home, while the Pistons’ postseason skid continues, dropping their 15th straight playoff game since 2008.
PICK – OVER 220.5 TOTAL POINTS
LA CLIPPERS @ DENVER NUGGETS
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
West 1st Round – Game 2, DEN leads series 1-0
Team Trends
- Nuggets have won 8 straight West First Round home games
- 8 of Nuggets’ last 9 playoff home games have gone under
- Clippers have won 1st half in 8 straight games
- Nuggets covered in 4 of last 5 home games vs. winning Clippers teams
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAC | 50 | 32 | 30-11 | 20-21 |
| DEN | 50 | 32 | 26-15 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| LAC | 112.9 | 108.2 | +4.7 | 221.1 |
| DEN | 120.8 | 116.9 | +3.9 | 237.7 |
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) |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAC | OVER | |
| -1.5 | 217.5 |
The Nuggets and Clippers will square off in Game 2 of their Western First Round series at Ball Arena.
Denver edged out a 112-110 overtime win in Saturday’s opener, securing their third consecutive home victory over the Clippers. Turnovers proved decisive, Denver turned 15 Los Angeles giveaways into 29 points, while the Clippers managed just 9 off turnovers.
The Nuggets’ bench also played a key role, outscoring the Clippers’ reserves 23-13. Nikola Jokic paced Denver with 29 points and 12 assists, while Aaron Gordon chipped in 25 points and 8 boards. James Harden led the Clippers with 32 points and 11 assists.
Denver has now won 16 of its last 20 playoff games at home, while the Clippers have dropped 5 of their last 6 on the road in the postseason.
PICK – LA CLIPPERS -1.5
