Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T.
Pistons vs. Thunder Injuries
Holland, Ivey, Sasser and Stewart are out for Detroit. Cunningham is doubtful with Harris probable. Dieng, Ducas, Mitchell and Wiggins are out for OKC.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pistons at Thunder 9:30PM ET—Detroit drops to 42-33 following their 123-104 road defeat to Minnesota. The Pistons shot 36% with 32% from three. Malik Beasley scored 27 points with two rebounds. Tim Hardaway contributed 20 points with four rebounds. Detroit allowed 475 shooting to the Timberwolves with 39% from three. Oklahoma City improved to 63-13 with their 145-117 home victory over Chicago. Thunder shot 53% with 53% from three. Isiaih Joe off the bench got 31 points with two rebounds. SGA contributed 27 points with 12 assists. OKC allowed 45% shooting to the Bulls with 31% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Detroit in their past four games on the road is averaging 116.9 points per 100 possessions with a +6.6 net rating. OKC in their past five home games is posting 130.8 points per 100 possessions with a +26.9 net rating. The Pistons in their past five games are allowing 48% shooting with 39% from three. OKC in this period are hitting 49.1% with 48% from three and allowing 43% overall. OKC has covered nine of ten and all five as double-digit favorites. The Pistons shorthanded with injuries and suspensions over the altercations with the Timberwolves on Sunday. Play OKC -14.