The Thunder are gearing up for a showdown against the Detroit Pistons on Monday, Oct 30. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSO. Oklahoma City comes into this matchup as 5.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 225.5. Will the Thunder manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Thunder vs. Pistons player props and predictions.
Thunder VS. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Thunder -5.5
- Total 225.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Oct 30
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: BSO
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 98 points per game while allowing 101. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 6-3-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 109 points per game.
- Oklahoma City has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Will the Pistons Win on the Road?
Detroit’s most recent game came against the Bulls, resulting in a score of 118-102 and bringing their overall record to 2-1. They achieved shooting percentages of 37.5% from the field, 40.9% from the effective field goal percentage, 43.3% from the two point field goal percentage, 25% from the three point field goal percentage, and 76.5% from the free throw percentage.
In their most recent game, Detroit had a successful free throw shooting performance, with a conversion rate of 80% by making 16 out of 20 attempts. Additionally, the Pistons displayed good shooting skills from the field, achieving a 52.3% field goal percentage by making 45 out of 86 attempts. Furthermore, they had a 42.9% three-point shooting percentage by successfully making 12 out of 28 attempts from beyond the arc.
Defensively, the Pistons’ notable performance in their previous game included recording 15 turnovers and 4 blocked shots, while allowing 102 points. Their success in forcing turnovers and blocking shots resulted in the Bulls shooting 41.9% from the field.
Will the Thunder Win at Paycom Center?
The Thunder’s previous game came against the Nuggets, where they were defeated with a score of 128-95. The Thunder currently hold a 2-1 overall record.
In their most recent game, the Oklahoma City Thunder showcased their defensive activity by forcing turnovers and blocking shots, as they achieved 8 steals, an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%, and a possessions/pace of 95.93. Meanwhile, their offense exhibited efficiency with a 41.1% shooting accuracy from the field.
Defensively, the Thunder allowed 128 points, recorded 8 steals, and forced 9 turnovers in their most recent game against the Denver Nuggets. They also had 22 defensive rebounds, 4 blocked shots, and 14 personal fouls.
Thunder vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his points prop of 29.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -111. In his matchup vs. the Thunder, we are recommending to take the under on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his prop of 29.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 24.
The Prop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 29.5 Points | -111 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Thunder VS. Pistons Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Thunder to secure the win, with an expected final score of 111-98. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -5.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225.5, and our model predicts the Pistons and Thunder to score a combined 209 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Thunder -5.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook