Oklahoma City Thunder (22-54) vs Detroit Pistons (21-56)
Game Info: Friday, April 1, 2022 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder +4 -- Over/Under: 220 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Friday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. The Detroit Pistons need a win after losing five of their last seven games. The Oklahoma City Thunder need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 104.5 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jerami Grant is averaging 19.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham is averaging 17.4 points and 5.6 assists. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer and Marvin Bagley III is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 103.8 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 24.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Luguentz Dort is averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Bazley is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
The Pistons are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 road games and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall. The Thunder are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 home games and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The under is 5-1 in Pistons last 6 overall. The over is 15-5-1 in Thunder last 21 overall. The Pistons are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
There's some concern about a letdown with the Detroit Pistons, as they're a young team that got a big upset win last night over the 76ers. It's easy for the Pistons to come out sluggish here. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder aren't a team I want to back unless I'm getting a decent sized number, as they even lose at home by an average of 7.3 points. This line feels a bit soft if we're being honest. I'll take my chances with the Pistons here.
Randy’s Pick Detroit Pistons -4
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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