Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction 4/2/25 NBA Picks

Oklahoma City Thunder (63-12) vs Detroit Pistons (42-33)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Paycom Center)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -14 -- Over/Under: 231 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN

The Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder meet on Wednesday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

The Detroit Pistons beat the Cavs, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Kings next. The Pistons have won 17 of their last 24 games and are currently in the fifth seed in the East.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview 

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Pacers and Bulls, and then play the Rockets, Lakers, and Suns next. The Thunder have won 17 of their last 18 games and have the best record in the NBA. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.9 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 10.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

  • The Thunder have won each of their last 17 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Pistons have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a win.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Pistons have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.7).
  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.1).
  • The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points per game (19.0) this season.
  • The Pistons rank 3rd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (42.1).

Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report 

The Thunder will be without Alex Ducas, Aaron Wiggins, Ousmane Dieng, and Nikola Topic.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham.

Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction

This line is disrespectful toward a physical Pistons team that competes no matter who is on the court or who the opponent is. This has nothing to do with the Pistons but everything to do with the Thunder. OKC not only has the best record in the NBA but is also 50-22-4 ATS. That’s a cover percentage of 70.4 percent. If you’ve blindly backed the Thunder all season long, you’re sitting pretty with a pile of money. The Thunder are also 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a double-digit favorite. There’s just no reason to bet against the Thunder with the amount of tickets they cash. The Thunder are the best bet in sports these days. Give me OKC on Wednesday night.

Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -14

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