Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons 3/4/2020 NBA Spread and Picks

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons 3/4/2020 – The Detroit Pistons host the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday with NBA best bets tipping OKC to win. Both teams are coming off losses although the Thunder need a win more badly. They are currently sixth in the Western Conference and each win is imperative. They are trying to break away from the Dallas Mavericks and giving chase to the Utah Jazz. Also, Oklahoma City has won the last four meetings with the Pistons and leads the all-time regular season series.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder dropped their last two-games and need a win badly. Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearhead the Thunder offensive anew as the team tries to get back on track. OKC averages 110.8 points offensively and limit opponents to 108.5 points per game. The last thing OKC wants is to play relaxed basketball. The Pistons remain dangerous even if they are out of the NBA playoff picture.

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Players to watch: S. Gilgeous-Alexander SG 60 GP 60 GS 35.4 MIN 19.3 PTS 0.8 OR 5.5 DR 6.2 REB 3.3 AST 1.1 STL 0.7 BLK 1.9 TO 1.7 PF 1.7 AST/TO 17.45 PER

D. Schroder PG 59 GP 1 GS 31 MIN 18.8 PTS 0.3 OR 3.5 DR 3.8 REB 4 AST 0.7 STL 0.2 BLK 2.6 TO 2.2 PF 1.6 AST/TO 16.66 PER

C. Paul PG 59 GP 59 GS 31.7 MIN 17.5 PTS 0.3 OR 4.7 DR 5 REB 6.7 AST 1.5 STL 0.1 BLK 2.1 TO 2.2 PF 3.2 AST/TO 21.62 PER

The woes continue for the Detroit Pistons with a lot of players in sick bay. The latest name in the sidelines is Derrick Rose who is dealing with an ankle injury. Head coach Dwane Casey will have to dig deep if the Pistons are to pull this one off. Leading the way will be Christian Wood. Langston Galloway and Luke Kennard will provide help for Detroit who is good for 107.7 points offensively. Detroit allows opponents only 110.8 points per contest but face heavy odds against a rolling Thunder five.

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Players to Watch: R. Jackson PG 14 GP 10 GS 27.2 MIN 14.9 PTS 0.8 OR 2.1 DR 2.9 REB 5.1 AST 0.6 STL 0.1 BLK 1.6 TO 1.5 PF 3.1 AST/TO 14.86 PER

C. Wood PF 58 GP 8 GS 20.3 MIN 12 PTS 1.6 OR 4.5 DR 6.1 REB 0.9 AST 0.5 STL 0.9 BLK 1.2 TO 1.5 PF 0.7 AST/TO 22.74 PER

B. Knight PG 6 GP 0 GS 20.2 MIN 11.2 PTS 0 OR 1.7 DR 1.7 REB 3.7 AST 0.5 STL 0 BLK 2.7 TO 2 PF 1.4 AST/TO 13.03 PER

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
Thunder are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games.
Oklahoma City are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Detroit.
Oklahoma City are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Detroit.
Thunder are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit.
Oklahoma City are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games this season.
Oklahoma City are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Thunder are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.

Detroit Pistons

Detroit are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Pistons are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit’s last 11 games against Oklahoma City.
Detroit are 4-15 ATS in their last 19 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City.
Detroit are 3-14 SU in their last 17 games this season.
Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Detroit are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 5 games played on a Wednesday.

Injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder

Andre Roberson SF Knee is out indefinitely
Darius Bazley PF Thumb is out indefinitely

Detroit Pistons

Derrick Rose PG Ankle is out indefinitely
Blake Griffin PF Knee is out indefinitely
Brandon Knight SG Knee left last game, is “?” Wednesday vs Oklahoma City
Thon Maker C Ankle is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs Oklahoma City
Luke Kennard SG Knee is out indefinitely
Bruce Brown Jr. SG Knee is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs Oklahoma City
Sekou Doumbouya SF Leg is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs Oklahoma City

There is no doubt that the Thunder have little reason to lose this game. NBA bets tonight see OKC winning this one over an undermanned Detroit squad. Also, the Thunder need the win badly to avoid getting into a tie with the Dallas Mavericks for the sixth spot. An OKC win could also help the team move up as they chase the Utah Jazz out West.

Moneyline: The ML handed to the Thunder for this game is at -315 while the Pistons are at +255 at home.

ATS: -6.5 is given to the Thunder across the spread while on the other side of the line are the Pistons with +6.5.

TOTALs: 216.5 is the given total for this match with the Thunder going over and the Pistons the team under.

Score Prediction: 110 – 106 Thunder

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