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The Detroit Pistons (2-1) and Oklahoma City Thunder (2-1) meet Monday at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 1-1 last season
The Pistons surprised the Chicago Bulls at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, winning 118-102 as a 2.5-point underdog. The Pistons have won 2 straight outright, while going 3-0 against the spread (ATS), all as an underdog. The Over (213) on Saturday snapped a modest 2-game Under run to open.
The Thunder saw a 2-game win streak snapped 128-95 in their home opener against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The Under has cashed in 2 in a row for OKC after an Over in the opener.
Pistons at Thunder odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Thunder -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +5.5 (-110) | Thunder -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Thunder key injuries
Pistons
- G Monte Morris (quadriceps) out
- C James Wiseman (finger) probable
Thunder
- G Kenrich Williams (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 114, Pistons 110
Moneyline
The Thunder (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite pricey after Oklahoma City was just thumped by 33 points last time out.
The Pistons (+180) are a bit tempting for a chance to nearly double up, as they have split 2 road games to date.
Still, the best option is to AVOID.
Against the spread
The PISTONS +5.5 (-110) are a decent play catching nearly 3 buckets. Detroit has cashed as an underdog in all 3 games to date.
The Thunder -5.5 (-110) hasn’t been favored this season, and again, they’re coming off a blowout loss last time out.
Over/Under
UNDER 226.5 (-110) is worth playing, but go with a half-unit play at most.
The Under has hit in the past 2 games for the Thunder, averaging just 101.5 PPG during the span. OKC did allow 128 points last time out, however, so be careful.
The Pistons have cashed the Under in 2 of 3 games to date, with both instances coming on the road.
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