New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (44-38, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -1; over/under is 214.5
EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks are in a 1-1 series tie in the Eastern Conference first round.
The Pistons are 29-23 in Eastern Conference games. Detroit is 23-17 in games decided by 10 or more points.
The Knicks have gone 34-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York averages 115.