Pistons vs. City Thunder Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025

Detroit Pistons (42-33) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (63-12)
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Pistons: Lost 123-104 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Thunder: Won 145-117 vs. Chicago Bulls

Head-to-Head:

Oklahoma City is on a 10-game win streak and has been dominating at home, covering the spread in their last 5 home games. Detroit has been inconsistent, covering just 3 of their last 9 games. The Thunder is firmly in control, with the best record in the NBA, clinching the Western Conference title.

Detroit Pistons Breakdown:

The Pistons have been solid offensively, averaging 115.5 points per game. Cade Cunningham continues to lead the team with 25.7 points and 9.2 assists per game, while Jalen Duren has been a strong presence on the boards, averaging 10.2 rebounds per game. Despite their strong offense, Detroit’s defense struggles, allowing 113.3 points per game. They’ve been inconsistent against top-tier teams, which makes covering a large spread on the road difficult.

Key Players:

  • Cade Cunningham: 25.7 PPG, 9.2 APG

  • Jalen Duren: 10.2 RPG

Oklahoma City Thunder Breakdown:

The Thunder are one of the best teams in the league, scoring an impressive 120.1 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team with 32.9 PPG and 6.3 APG, while Isaiah Hartenstein is dominant on the boards, grabbing 10.9 rebounds per game. Oklahoma City’s offensive firepower and ability to shut down opposing offenses with 8.6 steals and 5.3 blocks make them tough to beat, and they’ve been covering the spread at an exceptional rate recently.

Key Players:

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.9 PPG, 6.3 APG

  • Isaiah Hartenstein: 10.9 RPG

Betting Trends:

Detroit Pistons:

  • 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games

  • The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Pistons' last 6 games

Oklahoma City Thunder:

  • 10-0 ATS in their last 10 games

  • The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Thunder’s last 6 vs. the Pistons

Exact Score Prediction:

Oklahoma City Thunder 127 – Detroit Pistons 112

Our Best Bet:

Oklahoma City Thunder -13.5 (-110)

Oklahoma City has been dominant, and with the Pistons struggling on the road, the -13.5 line looks good for the Thunder to cover. The Thunder have covered big spreads consistently, especially at home, and should be able to handle the Pistons comfortably.

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