The Detroit Pistons (14-35) kick off a five-game road trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-29) at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City Monday at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pistons-Thunder odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Pistons were roughed up by the New York Knicks Saturday, falling 125-81 at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit has also won just once in the previous six games on the road, although they’re 4-1 ATS across the past five away from home.
The Thunder are on a two-game skid, allowing 136.5 PPG, and they have allowed 111 or more points in five of the past six overall. OKC have won five of the past 10 at home while going 5-5 ATS during the span.
Pistons at Thunder: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:35 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Pistons -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Thunder +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread/ATS: Pistons -3 (-110) | Thunder +3 (-110)
- Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pistons at Thunder: Key injuries
Pistons
- PF Sekou Doumbouya (migraine) questionable
- SG Wayne Ellington (rest) out
- SG Rodney McGruder (elbow) out
- C Jahlil Okafor (knee) out
- PF Mason Plumlee (rest) out
Thunder
- SF Darius Bazley (shoulder) out
- SG Luguentz Dort (concussion) out
- PG Shea Gilgeous-Alexander (foot) out
- SF Josh Hall (concussion) out
- C Al Horford (coach’s decision) out
- PF Mike Muscala (ankle) out
- SF Isaiah Roby (concussion) out
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Pistons at Thunder: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Pistons 114, Thunder 109
Money line (ML)
The PISTONS (-150) are worth a roll of the dice playing straight up against the Thunder (+125). Detroit was crushed last time out against New York at home, but they should be able to get on track against a very banged up OKC side.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The PISTONS -3 (-110) are favored, and that’s obviously very rare for a 14-35 team, especially on the road. But the Thunder +3 (-110) have a lengthy injury list, and they’re not playing very well. Detroit won its most recent game as a favorite April 1 topping Washington 120-91.
The Thunder were creamed 133-85 by the Trail Blazers in Portland Saturday, and they are 1-5 SU/ATS across the past six outings.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 213.5 (-110) is the play there, as neither of these teams are playing very good defense lately. OKC has allowed 127 or more points in three of its past four outings, including 273 total points in the previous two.
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