SportsLine's model reveals its Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks predictions and NBA picks today

In Wednesday’s victory over the 76ers, Jose Alvarado led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 26 points, three rebounds, four assists and five steals off the bench while Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists of his own.

The Knicks were also missing Karl-Anthony Towns, but their most recent meeting was instructive. The Pistons essentially decided to blitz Jalen Brunson and cut the head off the snake. The defense on him was so suffocating that Brunson finished with his worst shooting night of the season: 4-for-20 from the floor and 0-for-8 from beyond the arc.

OG Anunoby had his entire toenail removed, and it's uncertain if he will play in the first game back from the All-Star break.