Check the preview for OKC Thunder vs Pistons here. The Oklahoma City Thunder (63–12) are the hottest team in the NBA, riding a 10-game winning streak and gunning for the elusive 70-win milestone. Fresh off a 145-117 dismantling of the Bulls, the Thunder are firing on all cylinders. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons (42–33), have exceeded expectations this season but face one of their toughest challenges yet: going into a fully charged Paycom Center without their top scorer and three rotational players.
The sportsbooks are offering no mercy. OKC enters as -14.5 favorites, and for good reason. Detroit will be without Cade Cunningham (doubtful with a calf contusion) and three key players (Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser) due to suspension from a recent brawl. Tobias Harris is nursing a sore Achilles and is probable, but limited support around him means this could get ugly—fast.
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📺 Where To Watch OKC Thunder vs Pistons (April 2nd)?
📍 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
📅 Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 🕣 8:30 PM CT | 📺 ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network
🧮 Betting Lines & Market Overview
| Market | Line / Odds |
| Spread | Thunder -14.5 (-106) |
| Total Points | 231.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline OKC | -909 |
| Moneyline DET | +640 |
The Thunder have covered -14.5 in 7 of their last 10 games, and sportsbooks give them a ~90% win probability. OKC has been dominating first quarters and could be a strong pick for Race to 20 points (-225).
🧠 Team Form Guide (Last 10 Games)
| Stat | Thunder | Pistons |
| Record | 10–0 | 6–4 |
| Points Per Game | 125.2 | 121.0 |
| Opponent Points Per Game | 106.8 | 113.3 |
| FG% | 50.4% | 48.4% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.6 | 44.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 28.2 | 26.9 |
| 3P% | 38.7% | 36.1% |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.5 | 13.8 |
OKC’s +18.4 average scoring margin over the last 10 games is elite, and they’ve covered the spread in all five of their last home games. Meanwhile, Detroit’s been solid but not spectacular, and their recent 123–104 loss to Minnesota revealed their vulnerability when short-handed.
🎯 Player Prop Targets (via DraftKings)
| Player | Prop | Pick | Reasoning |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Over 32.5 Points | ✅ OVER | Averaging 29.8 PPG; Cade out = no primary stopper |
| Jalen Williams | Over 19.5 Points | ✅ OVER | 6 of last 8 with 20+; plays off SGA beautifully |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | Over 10.5 Rebounds | ✅ OVER | Averaging 10.8 RPG, faces thin frontcourt |
| Tobias Harris | Under 15.5 Points | ✅ UNDER | Hit the under in 7 of last 8 games |
| Malik Beasley | Over 15.5 Points | ✅ OVER | Averaging 3.7 3PM at 46.3% on the road |
📊 Bonus Prop:
- SGA Over 6.5 Assists (+108): Facing a depleted defense and is in pure facilitation mode when defenses collapse.
🧩 Same Game Parlay Builder (7x–10x payout potential)
- ✅ Thunder -14.5
- ✅ Over 231.5 Total Points
- ✅ Malik Beasley Over 15.5 Pts
- ✅ Jalen Williams Over 19.5 Pts
- ✅ Tobias Harris Under 15.5 Pts
- ✅ Hartenstein 10+ Rebounds (alt line)
The Thunder have scored 120+ in 9 of their last 10, while Detroit—without their top ball-handlers—will need to push tempo just to survive. This makes Over 231.5 (-110) a sharp play alongside a team total bet on OKC.
🚑 Injury Report
🟦 Thunder
- ❌ Nikola Topic (knee), Ajay Mitchell (toe), Ousmane Dieng (calf), Alex Ducas (quad), Aaron Wiggins (Achilles)
🟥 Pistons
- ❌ Cade Cunningham (doubtful, calf)
- ❌ Jaden Ivey, Marcus Sasser, Isaiah Stewart, Ronald Holland (suspension)
- ✅ Tobias Harris (probable, Achilles)
Detroit is scraping the bottom of their rotation depth—Tobias Harris, Ausar Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr. will need to carry the load.
🔚 Thunder vs Pistons: Thunderstorm Incoming?
This is the definition of a mismatch. OKC is surging toward NBA history and playoff seeding, while Detroit limps into this matchup without its offensive engine and key depth. Even if Malik Beasley gets hot or Tobias Harris has a strong showing, the Thunder’s pace, ball movement, and rim protection will overwhelm.
Prediction: Thunder 127, Pistons 104
Best Bets:
- ✅ Thunder -14.5
- ✅ Over 231.5
- ✅ Jalen Williams Over 19.5
- ✅ Beasley Over 15.5
- ✅ Harris Under 15.5
