Miguel Meléndez
The NBA regular season action continues on Wednesday, March 29th, with a cross-conference duel between two teams living in opposite realities, the Pistons vs Thunder.
While the Detroit Pistons have the worst win-loss record in the entire league, the Oklahoma City Thunder are competing hard for a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. However, this Pistons vs Thunder match-up could still be filled with excitement, as we approach the end of the regular season.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we have everything you need to make the best bets on the best basketball league in the world throughout this season. And we will continue to bring you our expert analysis and the best odds for the Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder game and beyond, as we approach the playoffs.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Regular Season Game on March 29, 2023
- Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- When: Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 8:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Detroit Pistons
- Regular Season Record: 16-59
Currently, the Michigan-based team is the worst in the entire league after having accumulated the most losses. In fact, in their last game, they lost 126-117 at home to the Milwaukee Bucks, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. As visitors, they haven’t won since January 26th, when they triumphed over the Brooklyn Nets.
In fact, the Pistons have the third-worst record when playing away, with only seven wins and 29 losses. Overall, they haven’t won since March 13th, when they defeated the Indiana Pacers at home. As for their roster, one of their most experienced and outstanding players is Bodan Bogdanovic, who leads the team in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game.
Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Regular Season Record: 37-38
Indeed, the Oklahoma City Thunder is on the rise. In their quest for a postseason spot, they have had some ups and downs, and currently have almost the same number of wins as losses. They have won six of their last ten games, and most recently defeated the Portland Trail Blazers (118-112) last Sunday, just before facing the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, the start of a back-to-back home series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the Thunder’s top player this season. The Canadian player is the fourth-highest scorer in the entire league, averaging 31.3 points per game. In fact, in his five-year career in the league, this is the first time he has averaged over 25.0 points per game.
Summing up, OKC is in the race for a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. They are clinging to the last available spot, with a slight half-game advantage over the Dallas Mavericks.
JefeBet Prediction
The urgency for a win and the Thunder’s recent good form gives them a clear advantage heading into this game. The only question is whether playing on consecutive nights will affect their performance. However, they have a strong offense, ranked fifth-best in the NBA, averaging 117.4 points per game.
On the other hand, the Pistons have the fourth-worst defense in the league, conceding 118.7 points per game, as well as the third-worst offense, scoring only 110.7 points per game on average. Given the significant difference in performance and realities between both teams in this Pistons vs Thunder game, we believe that Oklahoma City should prevail at home, especially with their need to win to maintain their playoff hopes.
Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder Moneyline (OKC 122-104 DET).
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