Thunder vs Pistons Prediction, Picks and NBA Prop Bets on March 15: Bet On Jalen Duren Over 11.5 Rebounds

The Detroit Pistons have been so good, they have Shaquille O’Neal in denial. Detroit is not only a winning team, but it’s been one of the best teams to bet on the NBA lines. That’s why we’re siding with these wily underdogs as they defend homecourt against the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The lines favor Oklahoma City, but Detroit can make a game of this one.

Thunder vs Pistons Prediction

It is hard to go against Oklahoma City as far as NBA picks go. The Thunder have only lost once against Eastern Conference opponents (22-1) and are also 19-13 against the spread (ATS) as a visitor. But Detroit is 10-6-1 ATS as a home underdog and matches up well against Oklahoma City. So while the Thunder win, the Pistons should cover: Thunder 118, Pistons 114.

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Thunder vs Pistons How to Watch

• Game: Oklahoma City Thunder (54-12) vs Detroit Pistons (37-30)
• Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
• Thunder vs Pistons Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Thunder vs Pistons 3 Best NBA Player Props Today

1. Pistons C Jalen Duren Over 11.5 Rebounds (-118)

Jalen Duren had a slow start to the season, but he’s racking up double-doubles on a nightly basis now. The third-year pro has averaged 14.1 points and 11.8 rebounds in his last 27 games. The Thunder are only an average rebounding team and will be without big man Chet Holmgren, who will sit this one out to rest. Duren will have plenty of opportunities to cash the over on this NBA player prop.

2. Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+125)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the NBA MVP odds for a good reason. He’s averaging 32.8 points on 52.5% shooting. More notably, he’s hitting a career-high 2.2 3-pointers at 37.1%. The Pistons have subpar 3-point defense giving up 14.1 3s on 38% shooting. Bank on SGA to hit over 3.5 threes in this matchup.

3. Pistons G Cade Cunningham Over 41.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts (-114)

The Pistons have an MVP-worthy star of their own in Cade Cunningham. The former first overall pick has been on a tear since he last missed a game, with averages of 26.7 points, 8.7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds.

Players with 1,500+ PTS and 500+ AST this season:

– Nikola Jokic
– Cade Cunningham pic.twitter.com/6jxtRx2O5J

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He’ll get a lot of usage again as he makes the latest NBA news with another big outing.

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Thunder vs Pistons Spread Pick

Detroit will be hard-pressed to beat the Thunder. But the Pistons have a rare edge here: rest, or lack thereof. The Pistons play better than expected when having less rest than their opponent: 10-4-1 ATS. In contrast, the Thunder are only 4-6-1 ATS when getting two or more days off. They’re also coming off a win over Boston on Wednesday night, so this may be a letdown spot for them.
That’s not all. The Pistons are healthier, as the Thunder have plenty of banged-up players even if they don’t appear on the injury report. The Thunder may have the shortest NBA championship odds, but they can’t win every bet. Bet Detroit to cover as home underdogs.
Bet On Pistons +5.5

Thunder vs Pistons Over/Under Pick

The Thunder and Pistons are defensive teams. Don’t get it twisted because they’re youthful and play at relatively quick paces. Oklahoma City leads the league in defensive rating as an away team at 107.1, while the Pistons have held eight of their last 12 visitors to 112 points or fewer.

Oklahoma City may be too good to contain, which is why nine of its last 12 games have gone over the total. But this one is going under, just as four of the last five games in this NBA matchup have. Bank on the total to go under by just a bit.

Bet on Thunder vs Pistons Under 235

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