"The Knicks and Pistons average 12.7 more points between them than the total of 222.5 for this matchup. New York and Detroit have seen its opponents average a combined 1.3 fewer points per game than the point total of 222.5 set for this outing. The Knicks' average total in matchups this season has been 230.4, 7.9 points higher than the total in this particular game. Detroit's games this year have averaged an over/under of 228.7 points, 6.2 more than the point total in this matchup."
"The Knicks outscore opponents by 6.1 points per game (scoring 118.0 points per game to rank eighth in the league while allowing 111.9 per outing to rank sixth in the NBA) and have a +339 scoring differential overall. The Knicks prevail in the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. They are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game (fourth in the league) compared to their opponents' 41.6 per outing. New York makes 15.0 three-pointers per game (fourth-most in the league), 1.2 more than its opponents (13.8)."
The Detroit Pistons enter Madison Square Garden as 4.5-point underdogs to the New York Knicks on February 19, 2026, with the point total set at 222.5. The Knicks are 20-11-1 against the spread when favored by at least 4.5 points, while the Pistons are 2-0 ATS as 4.5-point underdogs. New York averages 118.0 points and allows 111.9, holding a +339 scoring differential and a 4.7-rebound advantage. Season game totals for New York and Detroit run higher than the listed total, and both teams hold roughly .500 records against the spread.
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