The Oklahoma City Thunder, with an impressive record of 63-12, are set to continue their winning streak as they host the Detroit Pistons (42-33) on Wednesday. The Thunder are coming into this game on a high, having won their last 10 games. One of those wins was against the Pistons themselves, in a game played in Detroit on March 15, which ended 113-107 in favor of Oklahoma City.
On the other side, the Detroit Pistons had their three-game winning streak broken in their most recent game. They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 123-104. For this upcoming game, the Pistons will be without Isaiah Stewart and Marcus Sasser, both serving suspensions issued by the league.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The betting odds favor the Thunder, who are 13-point favorites. The expected total score for the game is set at 233.5 points.
According to predictions from a sports model, there`s a strong statistical leaning towards the `Under` on the total points for this game, with a projected combined score of 227 points. The model also suggests a high probability for one side of the spread bet to be successful in almost 70% of simulations.
Pistons` Chances
Despite potentially missing their key player, Cade Cunningham, and having lost to the Thunder previously, the Pistons have shown resilience. They`ve covered the spread in two of their last three games, including a notable victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers as underdogs.
Detroit`s defense ranks 10th in the league, and they are particularly effective at limiting opponent rebounds. This could be crucial against the Thunder, especially if Chet Holmgren isn`t at his peak performance. Additionally, the Pistons have a strong record against the spread on the road, making them a team that can perform well even when not playing at home.
Thunder`s Strengths
The Thunder`s dominance is evident in their 10-game winning streak, during which they have consistently covered the spread. Their home record is formidable, with 34 wins and 5 losses outright, and a 25-11-2 record against the spread at Paycom Center. They last lost a home game on March 10 to the Denver Nuggets.
Oklahoma City has also consistently covered the spread when favored by double digits, indicating their ability to win convincingly. Their recent victory against the Chicago Bulls by a significant margin further demonstrates their current form. The Thunder seem poised to potentially sweep the season series against the Pistons and cover the spread in this upcoming game, especially given the uncertainty around Cunningham`s availability for Detroit.
Jasper Hawthorne