Tip-Off: 6:30 PM CT
Location: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Michigan)
Spread: Thunder (+10.5)
Total: 220.5
Trends Against The Spread
| Thunder | at | Pistons |
| 30-29 (50%) | All | 31-25 (55%) |
| 15-13 (53%) on the road | Location | 15-14 (51%) at home |
| 2-1 (66%) as underdog | Status | 21-24 (46%) as favorite |
| 1-1 (0%) as road underdog | Location Status | 12-13 (48%) as home favorite |
| 0-0 (0%) | Head To Head | 0-0 (100%) |
Trends Against The Total
- Oklahoma City is 33-26 (55%) against the over on the season.
- Detroit is 24-31-1 (43%) against the over on the season.
- The Thunder is 18-10 (64%) against the over on the road.
- The Pistons are 12-17 (41%) against the over at home.
Team Stats
| TEAM | PTS | PA | FG% | 3P% | REB | AST | TOV | STL | BLK | STRK | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | 119.4 | 107.7 | 48.6 | 36.5 | 43.8 | 25.6 | 12.7 | 9.8 | 5.6 | W3 | 7-3 |
| DET | 117.3 | 109.4 | 47.8 | 34.9 | 45.9 | 26.7 | 15.3 | 10.6 | 6.3 | L1 | 8-2 |
Injury Report
Thunder
- Alex Caruso (sprained left ankle) is DOUBTFUL.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (strained abdominal) is OUT.
- Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus injury management) is OUT.
- Chet Holmgren (low back spasms) is DOUBTFUL.
- Ajay Mitchell (strained abdominal) is OUT.
- Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is OUT.
- Jalen Williams (strained right hamstring) is OUT.
Pistons
- Bobi Klintman (G League — on assignment) is OUT.
- Chaz Lanier (G League — on assignment) is OUT.
- Wendell Moore Jr. (G League — two-way) is OUT.
- Isaiah Stewart (league suspension) is OUT.
Why the Thunder Will Cover (+10.5)
The Pistons are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and it probably helps that they’re healthy. The Thunder being an underdog for a third-straight game was not on my bingo card at any point this season, and while I’m not sure OKC can pull off a win in Detroit, I do think they end up covering the spread. This depleted version of the Thunder has played hard lately, and even though they’re missing a little extra tonight, I don’t think they’re going to let up, even if it is the second game of a back-to-back.
Why the Game Will NOT Hit the Over (220.5)
Once again, two of the top defenses in the league are going head-to-head, and that typically means a lower-scoring game. OKC needs to hit some shots to keep it close, but either way, I don’t see this one turning into a shootout, so I’m taking the under.
Staff Picks
On the Season
| Name | Moneyline | Spread | Over/Under |
| Matt | 44-14 | 26-32 | 25-33 |
| Zack | 45-14 | 30-29 | 29-30 |
| Craig | 44-14 | 20-37-1 | 23-35 |
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