The Detroit Pistons (13-7) look to continue their five-game winning streak against the Oklahoma City Thunder (14-7) at Little Caesars Arena. The game will air on NBATV at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 220 points with Oklahoma City set as a 1.5-point favorite.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Detroit Pistons Betting Prediction
The Thunder come in on a high note after covering the 13-point spread against the Atlanta Hawks in their last contest, 124-109. The total points for the game (233) came in over the projected point total of 228.5. Making free throws was one of Oklahoma City’s biggest strengths. They were 14-15 (93.3 percent), while the Hawks were just 12-20 (60.0 percent). Oklahoma City was led by Russell Westbrook, who was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Pistons took the floor, they were victorious over the Golden State Warriors, 111-102, despite being 4-point underdogs. The game’s total points (213) were well under the projected point total of 229. The Pistons, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.4, had a great mark of 28.0 and had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 11.8). With 16 points and 19 rebounds, Andre Drummond put together a solid game for Detroit.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Thunder won 121-108. The Thunder’s 8.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Pistons, who had a mark of 14.5.
Oklahoma City heads into the game with records of 14-7 straight up (SU) and 13-8 against the spread (ATS). Matchups including the Thunder have a tendency to go under the total (57.1 percent).
Meanwhile, Detroit is 13-7 SU and 12-8 ATS. Contrary to Oklahoma City, Pistons games tend to go over the total (55.0 percent).
Reggie Jackson has averaged 18 points,4.2 assists,1.4 steals over the last five games for Detroit.
The offense of Detroit (17th in the league with an offensive efficiency of 106.5) will battle against the elite defense of Oklahoma City (first in the league with a defensive efficiency of 100.5). The Thunder should have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Thunder are among the league’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking first in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent). The Pistons, however, rank second at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 79.9 percent.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS on the road with 7 unders and 2 overs.
At home, Detroit is 6-6 ATS with 6 overs and 6 unders.
Detroit is 2-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Oklahoma City is 4-0.
The Pistons are 13-5 when they score over 100 points, while the Thunder are 12-3.
Oklahoma City ranks first in steals per game (10.4) while Detroit ranks 23rd (6.9).
The Thunder rank 10th in blocks per game (5.7) while the Pistons rank 28th (3.8).
Detroit ranks second in fast break points allowed per game (10.4) while Oklahoma City ranks 20th (14.3).
The Thunder average 51.7 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the league. 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).
The Thunder rank 4 in rebounds per game (48.42857142857143) while the Pistons rank 14 in rebounds allowed per game (44.4).
Detroit ranks 3 in second chance points allowed per game (10.85) while Oklahoma City ranks 7 (12.333333333333334).
The Thunder rank 22 in assists per game (22.428571428571427) while the Pistons rank 26 (21.65).
Detroit ranks 5 in three pointers allowed per game (28.5) while Oklahoma City ranks 7 (29.666666666666668).
Bettings Trends:
In its last five outings, Oklahoma City is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Detroit is 4-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over its last five games.
The Thunder’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 6.4 for the season.
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).
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