Thunder vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 15

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The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Detroit, MI, MI, USA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Thunder vs Pistons Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 39-24 against the spread, while the Pistons are 38-27 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder O
Detroit Pistons U

Pistons vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Thunder will win Saturday‘s game with 76.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Thunder and Pistons.

Pistons vs Thunder Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 65.1% confidence.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 49 of their last 81 games (+18.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 39 away games (+17.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 71 of their last 93 games (+16.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 48 games (+15.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 39 games (+14.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 41 games (+18.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 56 games (+16.12 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 52 games (+15.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 56 games (+15.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 41 games (+15.05 Units / 32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 39-24 (+12.6 Units / 17.1% ROI).

  • 54-13 against the Moneyline (+11.25 Units / 3.04% ROI)
  • 38-28 against the Over for game total points (+7.2 Units / 9.77% ROI)
  • 28-38 against the Under for game total points (-13.8 Units / -18.72% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 38-27 (+8.25 Units / 11.19% ROI).

  • 37-30 against the Moneyline (+10 Units / 8.66% ROI)
  • 33-32 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -2.99% ROI)
  • 32-33 against the Under for game total points (-4.3 Units / -5.83% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 66 games (-24.80 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 60 games (-23.85 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 52 games (-22.65 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 54 games (-21.10 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 48 games (-22.35 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 89 games (-20.07 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 63 games (-19.50 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 39 games (-18.70 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 83 games (-16.75 Units / -17% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Thunder are 57-9 (.864) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .587

The Thunder are 18-4 (.818) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .441

The Thunder are 12-2 (.857) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Thunder are 40-6 (.870) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Pistons were 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pistons were 7-25 (.219) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pistons were 8-48 (.143) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder shot 41% from three (558/1,378) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder had a TS% of 55% in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Thunder have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (777 turnovers/66 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Thunder shot 39% from three (120/305) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 10.8 fast break points per game (724 points/67 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Pistons have averaged 19.4 fast break points per game (1,297 points/67 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,073 assists/ 665 TOs) in the first half last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pistons have averaged 19.8 fast break points per game (673 points/34 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.2

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 10.6 steals per game (700 steals/66 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Thunder have averaged 9.4 steals per game (1,394 steals/148 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Thunder have allowed opponents to shoot 44% (2,494/5,721) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Thunder have averaged 6.8 blocks per game (508 blocks/75 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (349 blocks/67 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,076 steals/149 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Pistons have averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,429 rebounds/67 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4


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