Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips

Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips | April 2, 2025

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The Detroit Pistons take on the OKC Thunder in a clash of two of the NBA's rising teams as part of the league’s eight-game slate on Wednesday. It marks the second and final matchup between these cross-conference opponents, with the Thunder claiming a 113-107 victory in their first meeting.

Here’s a preview of the Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder game, scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma.

Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Pistons (+675) vs Thunder (-1100)

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Spread: Pistons +14.5 (-110) vs Thunder -14.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Pistons o231.5 (-110) vs Thunder u231.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed are as per available information at the time of writing.

Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder preview

The Detroit Pistons are coming off a 123-104 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the beginning of their three-game road trip. Despite that loss, it was just their second in the past seven games.

The Pistons have been on fire as the season wraps up, positioning themselves for a potential postseason spot. Over its last seven games, Detroit has posted the second-best offensive rating in the league, trailing only the Thunder, who have had the best offensive, defensive and net ratings..

The Thunder, on a 10-game winning streak, sit at 63-12, with seven games remaining. A 70-win season is still within reach, but their upcoming schedule presents challenges, starting with the Pistons, followed by road games against the Houston Rockets and two home games against the LA Lakers.

However, reaching 70 wins might not be their main focus at this point, as they’ve already set a franchise record for wins and secured the top seed in the Western Conference..

Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder predicted starting lineups

Pistons

G - Dennis Schroder | G - Tim Hardaway Jr. | F - Tobias Harris | F - Ausar Thompson | C - Jalen Duren.

Thunder

G - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G - Lu Dort | F - Jalen Williams | F - Chet Holmgren | C - Isaiah Hartenstein

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder betting props

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O/U 32.5 points – Take the over.
Jalen Williams O/U 19.5 points – Take the over.
Tobias Harris O/U 16.5 points – Take the under.
Dennis Schroder O/U 14.5 points – Take the over.

Detroit Pistons vs OKC Thunder prediction

The Thunder dominated in March, with only one loss during the month, which came in the second game of a back-to-back.

Well-rested for this matchup, they are expected to secure a convincing victory, especially given that the Pistons will be short-handed, with Cade Cunningham listed as doubtful and three players suspended.

Our prediction: Thunder to win by 17

About the author

John Ezekiel Hirro is an experienced NBA and WNBA journalist at Sportskeeda, with over five years in the field as a news correspondent, sports writer, and Editor-in-Chief. His sports writing career began in high school, where he garnered numerous accolades, including being named the national sports writing champion in 2016.

He earned his journalism degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 2024 and served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Varsitarian, the university's official student publication, for four years—the longest in history.

A passionate basketball enthusiast, he became a fan of the OKC Thunder during the Russ-KD-Harden era. Russell Westbrook, his all-time favorite athlete, impressed him by stepping up as MVP after Kevin Durant's departure. His current favorite players include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, who he believes are the future of the OKC franchise.

He excels in game analysis and rapid news story turnaround, drawing inspiration from the journalistic styles of Woj and Shams. He emphasizes thorough research to ensure accuracy in his articles. One of his most memorable moments is Russell Westbrook breaking Oscar Robertson's record with his 42nd triple-double and securing a 106-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Outside of writing, he enjoys listening to music and creating Spotify playlists.

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