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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Pistons

The Oklahoma City Thunder battle the Detroit Pistons in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for the Thunder and the Pistons is set at 218.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -110 is available.

Thunder Overcame Pistons in Last Meeting

Oklahoma City Thunder have won their previous three games. A 116-107 triumph recently occurred on the road at Scotiabank Arena when playing Toronto Raptors. Cason Wallace tallied 27 points, while Isaiah Joe put up 22 and Alex Caruso 16.

Detroit Pistons lost their last game, being beaten at home to San Antonio Spurs 114-103 at Little Caesars Arena. Jalen Duren racked up 25 points and 14 rebounds, Cade Cunningham had 16 points and 10 assists, with Ron Holland recording 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Pistons. At Little Caesars Arena, the scoreline was 113-107 and then we saw 119-103 at Paycom Center. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Pistons logo Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Thunder are averaging 115.1 points, 44.8 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 9.8 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 106.6 points and 42.8 rebounds per matchup.

Isaiah Joe is averaging 16.6 points and 3.9 (51.3%) 3-pointers made. Chet Holmgren averages 8.6 rebounds and Cason Wallace 4.9 assists.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.8 points, 46.7 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 11.0 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.2 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 10.0 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 7.1 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 3.6 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 218.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these NBA teams to rack up the points, so a total bet could be the way forward.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Thunder vs Pistons stats:

  • The 218.5 line has been covered in the last 9 Thunder games on the road.
  • The 218.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Thunder games on the road.
  • The 218.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 218.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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In order to land bigger odds on your Overs bet, it’s possible to combine this with the winning franchise. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Harris Over 4.5 Rebounds -149 BetMGM logo

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -149.

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Cason Wallace Over 11.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Cason Wallace (Thunder) has scored an average of 16.6 points in the past 5 road games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -105 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 218.5
Spread Pistons -7
Player Rebounds Tobias Harris Over 4.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 218.5, followed by Pistons -7 on the spread and Tobias Harris (Pistons) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 108 - 117 Pistons logo Pistons

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Pistons to win 117-108 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Pistons Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Detroit Pistons are -294 favorites to win and that means a 75% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +235 about Oklahoma City Thunder.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 218.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Over 218.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this fantastic league and we recommend visiting the top NBA betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Cade Cunningham is available at -112 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -115 is available.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-115
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 16.5
-122
Under 16.5
-106
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 15.5
-127
Under 15.5
-102
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-109
Under 9.5
-119
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Cason Wallace (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-125
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 2.5
+144
Under 2.5
-189
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 2.5
-175
Under 2.5
+135
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 11.5
+109
Under 11.5
-141
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-108
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-147
Under 5.5
+113
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+104
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Pistons Record Shows Seven Wins in Last Ten at Home

The Pistons have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 116.80 points per matchup while yielding 103.10.

The Thunder have posted three consecutive wins on the road. They are 7-3 in their last 10 road games, averaging 119.80 points on offense and surrendering 109.50 on defense.

The Thunder defeated the Pistons 113-107 when the teams last met at Little Caesars Arena. Across the past 9 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Thunder have collected six wins, with the Pistons owning three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 7-3 219.90 116.80 103.10 3 7
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 7-3 229.30 119.80 109.50 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 49 33.31 1558 314 31.8 6.4 1.8 4.4 0.8 1.3
Chet Holmgren 52 29.23 894 90 17.2 1.7 1.2 8.8 1.9 0.5
Jalen Williams 27 28.83 467 145 17.3 5.4 0.9 4.6 0.4 1.3

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 50 34.87 1267 488 25.3 9.8 2.0 5.8 0.9 1.5
Tobias Harris 40 28.13 530 94 13.3 2.4 1.4 5.1 0.3 0.9
Duncan Robinson 54 27.93 664 102 12.3 1.9 2.9 2.7 0.3 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

24 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-107 Raptors
22 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 113-121 Thunder
20 Feb NBA
Nets 86-105 Thunder
12 Feb NBA
Bucks 110-93 Thunder
11 Feb NBA
Thunder 136-109 Suns
09 Feb NBA
Thunder 119-110 Lakers
07 Feb NBA
Rockets 112-106 Thunder
04 Feb NBA
Thunder 106-116 Spurs
03 Feb NBA
Magic 92-128 Thunder
01 Feb NBA
Thunder 121-111 Nuggets

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

23 Feb NBA
Spurs 114-103 Pistons
21 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-110 Bulls
19 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-111 Knicks
11 Feb NBA
Pistons 113-95 Raptors
09 Feb NBA
Pistons 110-104 Hornets
06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
05 Feb NBA
Wizards 126-117 Pistons
03 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-124 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Nets 77-130 Pistons
30 Jan NBA
Pistons 131-124 Warriors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 14 0.763 119.4 107.7 11.7 24-7 21-7 8-3 32-9 7-3 3W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 38 19 0.667 115 107.6 7.4 18-9 20-10 7-5 24-13 9-1 4W
Cavaliers 37 22 0.627 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 17-11 7-3 23-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 23 0.596 115.6 115.9 -0.3 16-12 18-11 6-6 23-14 5-5 2L
Raptors 34 24 0.586 113.7 111.8 1.9 16-14 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 1L
Suns 33 26 0.559 112.1 111.4 0.7 19-12 14-14 8-6 22-18 3-7 2L
76ers 32 26 0.552 116.6 115.9 0.7 15-15 17-11 8-6 20-19 5-5 2W
Magic 31 26 0.544 115.1 114.6 0.5 18-10 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Heat 31 28 0.525 120 117.1 2.9 17-11 14-17 5-5 16-17 5-5 1L
Warriors 30 28 0.517 115.5 113.9 1.6 19-11 11-17 6-4 20-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 29 31 0.483 117 118 -1 12-16 17-15 6-6 16-21 5-5 2W
Hornets 28 31 0.475 115.9 113.4 2.5 12-16 16-15 9-4 18-21 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 28 31 0.475 115.8 118.3 -2.5 16-15 12-16 5-7 22-18 5-5 1L
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Bucks 25 31 0.446 112.3 115.4 -3.1 13-13 12-18 7-4 18-19 7-3 1W
Bulls 24 35 0.407 115.8 120.4 -4.6 15-16 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 10L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 36 0.368 114.4 117.6 -3.2 14-16 7-20 3-9 11-26 2-8 2W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 17 42 0.288 114.8 120.4 -5.6 11-21 6-21 6-7 10-26 5-5 2W
Wizards 16 41 0.281 112.2 122.8 -10.6 11-19 5-22 2-8 11-25 4-6 2L
Nets 15 42 0.263 106.9 114.8 -7.9 8-20 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 5L
Pacers 15 44 0.254 111.5 119.2 -7.7 10-20 5-24 3-9 11-29 2-8 4L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak