Thanks to six straight losses, the Detroit Pistons are sliding out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Stan Van Gundy’s crew will look to get back on track against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
- The Under is 7-0 in the last seven meetings between the Pistons and Thunder.
- The Thunder are 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings between the Pistons and Thunder.
- The Thunder are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs the Central Division.
The Pistons have dropped the first three of a four-game home stand and plays at Cleveland on Sunday before returning home for six straight. Detroit suffered a 101-100 setback to Brooklyn on Sunday before falling 98-95 in overtime to Utah on Wednesday. Andre Drummond has played well of late, however, as the veteran collected 30 points on 11-of-17 shooting, 24 rebounds and six blocks in Wednesday’s loss.
The Thunder are on the opposite side of the coin now after winning six straight heading into this one. Reigning MVP Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 46 points in a 121-112 triumph over the Washington Wizards on Thursday while going 19-of-29 from the floor. On the season, Westbrook is averaging 25.4 points, 9.9 assists and 9.5 rebounds.
The Pistons have been an awful spread wager lately. In Detroit's last six games, it's gone 1-5 ATS.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder betting line opened this morning as -3-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 204.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
A 112-103 result in favor of the Thunder is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Detroit battles the Oklahoma City Thunder, currently with a 28-20 mark (20-28 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 19-27 for the Detroit Pistons and 21-27 for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Oklahoma City injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Detroit Pistons at No. 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 3 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 25-ranked offense averaging 102.13 PPG, against a Oklahoma City Thunder defense that ranks No. 4 at 101.67 PPG. The Detroit Pistons field goal percentage has averaged 44.88% so far, less than the Oklahoma City Thunder shooters have achieved on the year, 45.54% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Oklahoma City got 46 points from Russell Westbrook en route to a 121-112 victory over Washington on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Detroit got 30 points from Andre Drummond en route to a 98-95 loss against Utah on Wednesday at Little Sportsbook Arena.
- Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Oklahoma City is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma City home to Philadelphia, Sunday, January 28th
Detroit at Cleveland, Sunday, January 28th
