The Oklahoma City Thunder were knocking on the door of the NBA playoffs last season. Regarding the Pistons vs OKC betting analysis, the Thunder were much closer to the postseason than Detroit was last season. OKC made the NBA’s play-in tournament and fell one game short of moving into the tournament bracket.
Pistons vs OK Thunder Picks
- NBA Picks: Thunder -185
The Detroit Pistons have been rebuilding for a long time. The fanbase hopes this is the Detroit Pistons roster that can help turn things around. This game will be part of the NBA’s ninth Canada series and will be played in Montreal. OKC has two Canadian players, Sahi Gilgeous-Alexander and Lugentz Dort, on the roster.
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Odds
Pistons vs. Thunder Information
Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Location of the game: Bell Center, Montreal, Quebec
Date & Time: Thursday, October 12. 7:00 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
Recent Scores
- Anyone making NBA picks will see Detroit lose its preseason opener 130-126 to Phoenix in overtime.
- OKC opened the preseason with a 122-121 win over San Antonio.
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Analysis
Pistons Plan to Work Through Injuries
Detroit is already battling on the NBA injury report. First-year Pistons coach Monty Williams is trying to navigate through putting the best rotation together. Isaiah Livers is already injured and will miss six to eight weeks. Bojan Bogdanovic and Monte Morris were also out in the first preseason game.
Anyone making Pistons vs OKC betting analysis will see that Marvin Bagley led the team with 25 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes. Jaden Ivey also contributed 15 points, four assists, and four rebounds for Detroit.
Williams has raised some eyebrows by saying Ivey, a former first-round pick, may not be in the starting lineup. Detroit’s recent No. 1 draft pick, Cade Cunningham, scored 12 points and had six assists vs. Phoenix.
NBA stats show that Detroit shot 31.4 percent from the 3-point line during its preseason opener.
Oklahoma City Sees Big Step From Rookie
The Oklahoma City Thunder game against San Antonio to open the preseason will be best remembered for Chet Holmgren’s performance. Holmgren missed all of last season and made his NBA debut by scoring 21 points and grabbing nine rebounds in 16 minutes.
This was an important stage for Holmgren to do well on. Holmgren was matched up with San Antonio’s No. 1 pick, French big man Victor Wembanyana. Dort also played and contributed 14 points against the Spurs. Josh Giddey finished with 10 points in 18 minutes. As a team, Oklahoma City shot 41.8 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from the 3-point line.
The Thunder hope improved balance on the lineup will lead to more success. Bettors hope improved efficiency can help make OKC a more consistent team to make NBA picks this season.
Updates
Detroit’s Jalen Duren is questionable for tonight’s game. Anyone looking at NBA betting trends will see that Vasilije Micic and Gilgeous-Alexander are day-to-day for OKC. But with this game being in Canada, it is hard to imagine Gilgeous-Alexander will sit out.
Pistons vs. Thunder Betting Preview
NBA odds show that Oklahoma City is a 4.5-point home favorite. The Thunder are -185 on the moneyline. The Pistons are +124 on the moneyline.
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Prediction
Anyone looking at Pistons vs OKC betting analysis will see that both teams have played many of their young stars in the preseason to get a feel for where they are.
Each team hopes they are nearing the end of a rebuild. The Thunder will grab a win on a neutral floor. The total should go over the number.
Keep an eye on it as the game gets closer for the official injury report.
- NBA Pick: Thunder -185
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