NBA Game 6 Odds, Picks, and Forecasts: Detroit Given Favorite Status for Securing Game 7 against New York
The sixth-seeded Detroit Pistons will aim to clinch their NBA playoff series against the third-seeded New York Knicks in Game 6, scheduled for May 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on TNT.
In Game 5, Cade Cunningham and the Pistons' ball handlers demonstrated a potent pick-and-roll offense, recording 1.13 points per possession against the Knicks' defense, which ranks in the 27th percentile in this regard. The Pistons are expected to shoot more efficiently than their 27.6% three-point clip from Game 5.
The Knicks have struggled to maintain leads, trailing for multiple stretches in every game of the series against the Pistons. However, they currently hold a 3-2 series edge.
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As for the odds, the Pistons have a higher implied probability of winning in Game 6, with the best moneyline odds currently standing at , equivalent to a 54.1% implied probability of winning outright. The Knicks, who were initially priced as 2-point underdogs, have been bet down.
In the 2025 NBA playoffs, teams coming off a loss have a cover rate of 66.7% against the spread, the second-best over the previous 20 years. The Pistons, who are looking to bounce back from their Game 5 loss, will be hoping to continue this trend.
The Pistons have also excelled in the third quarter, boasting a +28.0 net rating, the best of any team during the playoffs. This could be a crucial factor in the outcome of Game 6.
For the latest playoff Game 6 odds and betting trends, it's recommended to check reputable sportsbooks and NBA betting news closer to the game date, as these typically update as the game approaches.
- The Detroit Pistons, classified as an underdog, will strive to clinch their NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit in Game 6.
- In sports betting, you can wager on the Pistons to win in Game 6 with odds that provide a 54.1% implied probability of success.
- For additional bonus bets, FanDuel Sportsbook offers $150 in bonus bets if your initial $5 wager wins, while Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and bet365 Sportsbook offer similar deals.
- Other promotions include double winnings from Caesars Sportsbook with a $1 bet, BetMGM Sportsbook's up to $1,500 in bonus bets for a losing first bet, and Fanatics Sportsbook's up to $1,000 in no sweat bets.
- Teams coming off a loss in the NBA playoffs have covered the spread 66.7% of the time over the past 20 years, a trend the Pistons will hope to capitalize on in Game 6.
- In the third quarter alone, the Pistons boast the best net rating of any team during the playoffs, which could be decisive in the outcome of Game 6.
