The Detroit Pistons (13-7) welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder (14-7) to Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons are a 1.5-point underdog and look to extend their five-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 220 points and it can be seen on NBATV at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Pistons (4-point underdogs) defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-102, while the Thunder (13-point favorite) beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-109. The Detroit game went 16 points under the projected point total of 229, while the Oklahoma City game went 4.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5.
The Thunder knocked down 14 of their 15 free throws (93.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.497). Detroit, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 28.0 (above their season average of 26.4) and a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 11.8). Golden State was 19.5 and 12.9, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit was lifted by Andre Drummond, who recorded 16 points and 19 rebounds. Russell Westbrook, meanwhile played a key role for Oklahoma City with 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Thunder won the most recent contest 121-108. Oklahoma City had a much better turnover percentage (8.0 vs. 14.5). Detroit, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Of the Thunder’s 21 games, 12 have gone under the projected point total. Oklahoma City comes into the contest with records of 14-7 straight up (SU) and 13-8 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Oklahoma City, Pistons games have a tendency to go over the projected point total (55.0 percent). Moreover, Detroit is 13-7 SU and 12-8 ATS.
Reggie Jackson has really been playing well recently for Detroit, averaging 18 points,4.2 assists,1.4 steals over the last five games.
Detroit might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Oklahoma City ranks first in defensive efficiency, while the Pistons rank 17th in offensive efficiency. Also, the Thunder rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent), while the Pistons rank second in defensive rebounding percentage (79.9 percent).
Oklahoma City Thunder at Detroit Pistons Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Thunder, ATS Winner – Thunder, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Thunder rank 22 in assists per game (22.428571428571427) while the Pistons rank 26 (21.65).
- Oklahoma City ranks first in steals per game (10.4) while Detroit ranks 23rd (6.9).
- The Thunder rank eighth in points in the paint per game (51.7) while the Pistons rank 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.0).
- Oklahoma City ranks first in points off turnovers per game (21.7) while Detroit ranks 11th (17.9).
- Detroit ranks 3 in second chance points allowed per game (10.85) while Oklahoma City ranks 7 (12.333333333333334).
- The Thunder rank 10th in blocks per game (5.7) while the Pistons rank 28th (3.8).
- The Thunder average 48.42857142857143 rebounds per game, which ranks 4 in the league. The Pistons rank 14 in rebounds allowed per game (44.4).
- Detroit ranks 5 in three pointers allowed per game (28.5) while Oklahoma City ranks 7 (29.666666666666668).
- Detroit ranks second in fast break points allowed per game (10.4) while Oklahoma City ranks 20th (14.3).
- Detroit is 2-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Oklahoma City is 4-0.
- In games where they score above 100 points, the Thunder are 12-3 and the Pistons are 13-5.
- Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 6-6 ATS at home.
- In 9 road games, the Thunder have 7 unders and 2 overs.
- The Pistons have 6 overs and 6 unders in 12 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pistons are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Thunder are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Detroit has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Oklahoma City has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 113.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 103.2 points per game (6.0 below their season average).
- The Thunder’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 6.4 for the season.
