Pistons vs Thunder Wednesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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On Wednesday night, the Detroit Pistons are set for a conference clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit enters this matchup with a 3-2 record in its last five games, but in its first season under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the Pistons have proven to be real competition. Regardless of the Pistons’ success, they’ll have their hands full with the Thunder, who are amid a ten-game winning streak as they continue to look like genuine title contenders.
Pistons vs. Thunder
- Location: Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Spread: Thunder -13 | Total: 232
- Moneyline: Thunder -900 | Pistons +610
Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.
Pistons vs. Thunder Best Bet: Pistons +13
Both teams enter this matchup with a laundry list of injury reports. Additionally, the Pistons will be without multiple players due to a recent in-game scuffle in their previous matchup. Despite that, in the one game between these two squads this season, it came down to the wire with the Thunder edging out the Pistons in Detroit 113-107. Assuming the Pistons keep this game close for the most part, I like the chances that Bickerstaff’s young squad can keep the deficit less than 13 points even if they’re not able to steal a win on the road.
Pistons vs. Thunder Best Total Bet: Over 232
The Thunder have proven all season long that they’re one of the most explosive offenses in the league, averaging 120.4 points per game. On the flip side, the Pistons have shown they’re no slouch, averaging 115.5 points per matchup. If the trend stays the same for both squads, this game could quickly turn into an offensive shootout. A final score of 125-117 seems like a realistic outcome.
Pistons Best Player Bet: Malik Beasley 4+ Threes Made +104
Malik Beasley has been exactly what the Pistons need this season, bringing energy as a gritty defender and a sharpshooter on the opposite end. The guard averages 16.3 points per game, shooting 42.3% from beyond the arc. Beasley has been aggressive all season long, and when his shots are falling, he elevates Detroit to another level. Coming off six made-threes on Sunday, Beasley will likely continue to be aggressive from deep, especially considering he knows he’ll have to have a good shooting night to keep pace with the Thunder.
Thunder Best Player Bet: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 35+ Points +122
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to play at an MVP-level this season, averaging 32.8 points, 6.4 assists, and five rebounds up to this point. In their last matchup, the Kentucky product willed his team to a win with a monster night that ended with 48 points and four makes from three. Proving that he’s one of, if not the most challenging players in the league to defend, expect SGA to put on a show Wednesday night.
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