Detroit Pistons (42-33) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (63-12)
April 2, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5; Over/Under: 231
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will play host to the Detroit Pistons at the Paycom Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Thunder vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Thunder vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been in great shape as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 123-104 road defeat on Sunday. Malik Beasley led the team with 27 points, Tim Hardaway Jr added 20 points, Jalen Duren scored 13 points with 11 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder chipped in with 11 points and 11 assists. As a team, the Pistons shot just 35 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates to an early 16-point lead. Before they got into an altercation, which led to a total of seven players getting ejected. The momentum shifted from that point, and the Timberwolves dominated the rest of the game with the advantage of extra players. The Pistons will meet the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Kings next.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been on fire as they’ve reeled off 17 wins from their last 18 games overall. They will be eager to build on their current 10-game win streak after blowing past the Bulls in a 145-117 home win on Monday. Isaiah Joe drained eight 3-pointers to lead the team with 31 points off the bench, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 27 points with 12 assists, while Jalen Williams chipped in with 23 points on nine of 15 shooting. As a team, the Thunder shot 53 percent from the field and a sizzling 23 of 43 from the 3-point line as they swarmed all over the Bulls from the start and dominated the first half by 74-40. Before, they rested their starters early and allowed their bench players extended minutes. The Thunder will face the Rockets following this one.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 17 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last eight night games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in six of their last seven games at Paycom Center following a loss.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pistons.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last four home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Thunder vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are still slightly shorthanded with Cade Cunningham still listed as doubtful, while the Thunder are still missing Ousmane Dieng and Aaron Wiggins. The Thunder were always going to be heavy favorites at home, but there’s reason to believe in the Pistons, who lost to the Thunder by 113-107 back on Mar. 15. I still think the Thunder pull away late for the win at home, but this line just seems a bit too hefty for a decent team like the Pistons.
