The Pistons are all set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, Jan 28. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 2:00 ET and will be shown on BSDE. Oklahoma City enters this contest as 12.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 239. Can the Thunder come out on top as the favorite? Our Pistons vs. Thunder player props and predictions await you below.
Pistons vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Thunder -12.5
- Total 239
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Jan 28
- Time: 2:00 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: BSDE
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Pistons offense has averaged 118 points per game while allowing an average of 130. Detroit posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 5-5 ATS.
- The last ten games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 1-9 straight up.
Do the Thunder Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
In their last ten games, the Thunder have gone 8-2 and have an overall record of 32-13. When playing Western Conference teams, they are 20-10 and have a 12-3 record against non-conference opponents.
In their most recent game, the Thunder scored 107 points vs. the Pelicans. Overall, they shot 47.7% from the field and hit 10 three-pointers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 31 points while Chet Holmgren chipped in 20 points.
So far this season, the Thunder have been one of the best defensive units in the league, ranking 1st in field goal percentage allowed at 44.8%.
Despite their success in terms of field goal percentage allowed, the Thunder have struggled to defend the three-point line, ranking 20th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.0%.
Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even stingier on defense, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage allowed at 44.3%.
Can the Pistons Grab a Win at Home?
Despite being heavy underdogs (+12.5), the Pistons are looking for a win as they face the Thunder. With an overall record of 5-40, the team is currently 15th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central division.
In their most recent game, the Pistons put up 104 points on the Wizards. In the game, the Pistons shot 43.5% from the field and knocked down 9 threes. This season, the Pistons have struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 35%. On average, they attempt 31 threes per game and are making 17.4 free-throws.
On the season, the Detroit Pistons are giving up 122.5 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. At home, they are allowing 120.5 points per game, which is 25th in the league. In their last five games, they have given up 122.2 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA.
Opponents have made 33.3% of their three-point attempts against the Pistons, which is 8th in the NBA. In terms of steals, Detroit is 30th in the NBA at 5.9 per game. They are also 17th in blocked shots at 5.1 per game.
So far this season, opponents have made 27 free throws per game against the Pistons, which is 29th in the league. In their last five games, they have given up 22 made free throws per game, which is 29th in the NBA.
Pistons vs. Thunder Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a points prop of 32.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117.
Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with a stat line of 28 points, 5 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 32.5.
- The Prop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 32.5 Points (-117)
Pistons vs. Thunder Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Thunder vs. Pistons game, we suggest taking the Pistons at +12.5. Even though our predictions have the Thunder winning 118-111, we see the Pistons as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 239, and our model projects the Thunder and Pistons to reach a combined total of 229 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Pistons +12.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook