Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Detroit Pistons
4/2/25 21:30
Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction:

 

Thunder (-14.5) cover the spread

-106
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 by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks

The Detroit Pistons (42-33) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (63-12) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Paycom Center.

After a 113-107 win in their first matchup, the Thunder will try to sweep their regular season series with the Pistons. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the frontrunner for the MVP award this year, poured 48 points on 65.4% shooting in that win. 

That win over the Pistons is part of the Thunder's current 10-game winning streak. In that span, the Thunder further increased their offensive rating to 125.7, a five-point improvement from their season average of 120.4. Plus, they still own the best defensive rating in the league (107.0).

Meanwhile, the Pistons will be short-handed against the powerful Thunder squad. First, All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is still listed as doubtful due to a left calf contusion. He has already missed four straight games with this injury. 

To make matters worse, the Pistons will miss the services of Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, and Marcus Sasser. All three names were involved in the skirmish versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in suspensions.

As for the Thunder, their key players are all available and healthy in this second go-around with the Pistons.

Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
1
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
0.842 76 64 12 11
5
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
0.553 76 42 34 -2

Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder Latest Matches

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons Latest matches
W L W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 30, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
104 :  123
Minnesota Timberwolves

Mar 28, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
122 :  133
Detroit Pistons

Mar 25, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
96 :  122
Detroit Pistons

Mar 23, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
130 :  136
Detroit Pistons

Mar 21, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
117 :  123
Dallas Mavericks

Mar 19, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
116 :  113
Miami Heat
W L L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 28, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
122 :  133
Detroit Pistons

Mar 25, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
96 :  122
Detroit Pistons

Mar 23, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
130 :  136
Detroit Pistons

Mar 15, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
113 :  107
Detroit Pistons

Mar 13, 2025 - NBA

Washington Wizards
129 :  125
Detroit Pistons

Mar 11, 2025 - NBA

Washington Wizards
103 :  123
Detroit Pistons
L W W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 30, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
104 :  123
Minnesota Timberwolves

Mar 21, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
117 :  123
Dallas Mavericks

Mar 19, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
116 :  113
Miami Heat

Mar 17, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
127 :  81
New Orleans Pelicans

Mar 9, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
119 :  112
Portland Trail Blazers

Mar 8, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
110 :  115
Golden State Warriors
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder Latest matches
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Mar 31, 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
117 :  145
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 29, 2025 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
111 :  132
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 27, 2025 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
104 :  125
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 25, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
121 :  105
Sacramento Kings

Mar 23, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
103 :  101
LA Clippers

Mar 21, 2025 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
106 :  141
Oklahoma City Thunder
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Mar 31, 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
117 :  145
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 29, 2025 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
111 :  132
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 27, 2025 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
104 :  125
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 21, 2025 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
106 :  141
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 19, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
100 :  133
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 10, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
140 :  127
Oklahoma City Thunder
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Mar 25, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
121 :  105
Sacramento Kings

Mar 23, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
103 :  101
LA Clippers

Mar 16, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
121 :  105
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 15, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
113 :  107
Detroit Pistons

Mar 12, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
118 :  112
Boston Celtics

Mar 5, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
120 :  103
Memphis Grizzlies

Detroit Pistons against Oklahoma City Thunder : Head to Head (H2H)

Detroit Pistons

50 %

Oklahoma City Thunder

50 %

Mar 15, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
113 :  107
Detroit Pistons

Jan 28, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
104 :  120
Detroit Pistons

Oct 30, 2023 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
112 :  124
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 29, 2023 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
106 :  107
Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 5, 2021 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
132 :  108
Oklahoma City Thunder

Nov 24, 2017 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
99 :  98
Oklahoma City Thunder

Players list

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
A. Thompson J. Duren T. Hardaway Jr. D. Schroder T. Harris
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
S. Gilgeous-Alexander C. Holmgren J. Williams C. Wallace L. Dort

Substitutes

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
T. Smith I. Stewart M. Sasser M. Beasley D. Jenkins L. Waters III S. Fontecchio R. Holland P. Reed B. Klintman
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
I. Hartenstein K. Williams B. Carlson A. Caruso I. Joe A. Flagler D. Jones J. Williams

Detroit Pistons - Oklahoma City Thunder Key Points

  1. The Pistons are missing Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, and Marcus Sasser due to suspensions.
  2. The Thunder has won their last 10 games.
  3. The Pistons lost their first matchup to the Thunder this season.
  4. The Thunder's offensive rating has improved to 125.7 in the last 10 games.

Our Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction

After that skirmish with the Timberwolves, the Pistons will be without suspended players Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, and Marcus Sasser. All-Star guard Cade Cunningham, who missed the last four games, is also listed as doubtful on the team's injury report.

Without their key rotational pieces, the Pistons might find it difficult to keep up with the streaking Thunder. The Thunder has won its last 10 games, riding a good momentum heading to the next matchup. Our prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons match is: Thunder (-14.5) cover the spread.

Prediction:

 

Thunder (-14.5) cover the spread

-106
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