The Oklahoma City Thunder (31-20) will be at home in Chesapeake Energy Arena when they challenge the Detroit Pistons (19-34). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020, and will air on Fox Sports – Detroit.
Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder ATS Odds
The Pistons come in on a high note after topping the Phoenix Suns in their last outing, 116-108, as 3-point underdogs. The Thunder, on the other hand, defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers,109-103, but failed to cover as 14-point favorites. The Detroit game finished 7 points over the projected point total of 217, while the Oklahoma City game finished 10 points under the projected point total of 222.
The Pistons had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 5.6 (better than their season average of 13.3) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.8 (above their season average of 22.6). The Thunder, on the other hand, made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Cavaliers had a turnover percentage of 16.8 (above the 12.0 mark opponents have averaged against Oklahoma City this season). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a solid outing for Oklahoma City with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Detroit was lifted by Andre Drummond, who had 31 points and 19 rebounds.
The Thunder dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, Oklahoma City won 123-110. Oklahoma City out-rebounded Detroit. The Thunder had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. four), defensive rebounds (38 vs. 28) and total rebounds (59 vs. 32). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Oddsmakers have a tendency to place the total low when the Pistons are involved, as 33 of their 53 contests have ended over the total. Detroit comes into the game with records of 19-34 straight up (SU) and 19-32-2 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Detroit, Thunder games have gone under the total 54.9 percent of the time. Moreover, Oklahoma City owns records of 31-20 SU and 33-17-1 ATS.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the league’s slowest-paced teams battle. Oklahoma City ranks 22nd in possessions per game (101.0) and Detroit is 21st (101.2).
Pistons at Thunder Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Thunder rank 23rd in rebounds per game (43.3) while the Pistons rank 27th (42.5).
- Oklahoma City ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while Detroit ranks 26th (5.7).
- The Pistons rank sixth in points in the paint per game (49.8) while the Thunder rank 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (49.5).
- Oklahoma City ranks first in fast break points allowed per game (10.7) while Detroit ranks 15th (12.9).
- Detroit ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (31.6) while Oklahoma City ranks 27th (29.9).
- The Pistons rank 11th in second chance points per game (13.4) while the Thunder rank 29th (10.6).
- The Pistons rank 14th in assists per game (24.3) while the Thunder rank 26th (22.1).
- Oklahoma City ranks third in steals allowed per game (6.8) while Detroit ranks 19th (8.0).
- Oklahoma City is 7-3 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Detroit is 4-1.
- The Pistons are 18-24 when they reach the century mark, while the Thunder are 30-12.
- Detroit is 8-15-2 ATS on the road, while Oklahoma City is 13-12-1 ATS at home.
- Of the Pistons’ 25 road games, they have 13 overs and 12 unders.
- In 26 home games, the Thunder have 13 overs and 13 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- The Thunder are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Oklahoma City has 4 unders and 1 over, while Detroit has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Thunder’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 2.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 106.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
