Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 4/16/21
2021-04-16 19:00:00 EDT
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need a win to snap an eight-game losing streak. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 105.3 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 23.7 points and 4.7 rebounds while Luguentz Dort is averaging 13.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Darius Bazley is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Jerome is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
The Detroit Pistons need a win after losing four of their last five games. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 107.7 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Jerami Grant is averaging 22.6 points and 4.8 rebounds while Josh Jackson is averaging 13 points and 2.1 assists. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer and Mason Plumlee is grabbing 9.1 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
The Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Friday games and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Pistons are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss. The under is 9-2 in Thunder last 11 road games. The under is 8-1 in Pistons last 9 Friday games. The under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
The Detroit Pistons aren’t a team you want to lay big chalk with, but they have played more competitive ball lately despite the lack of victories. The Oklahoma City Thunder have not only lost eight straight games, but they’re losing their last five games by an average of 22 points and they lose in the underdog role by an average of 9.7 points. It’s impossible to back OKC with confidence in its current form. So, it’s Pistons and the chalk or pass.
