Oklahoma City Thunder @ Detroit Pistons | Week 8 Game Preview

When: Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00PM ET.

Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Pistons -4.5.

Total: 202.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Thunder Spotlight

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their collapse, dropping their 8th straight game, this time in an ass-whooping given out by the Memphis Grizzlies. On the road, the Thunder have been one of the worst, ranking 30th in points per game, field goal percentage, and 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Thunder rank 20th in points allowed, 9th in field goal percentage, 24th in 3-point shooting, and 30th in rebounding.

Pistons Spotlight

The Detroit Pistons just finished up their west-coast road trip, faltering to the Phoenix Suns, losing their 8th straight game, but they did manage to cover the 12.5 point spread in that loss. The Piston’s offense has been one of the worst at home, ranking 29th in points per game, and 30th in field goal percentage and 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Pistons rank 15th in points allowed, 27th in field goal percentage, 30th in 3-point shooting, and 29th in rebounding.

Final Say

The focus will be on the total here. The under has hit in five of their last seven meetings, while it has hit in 10 of their last 14 meetings. The under is 5-1 in the Piston’s last six meetings versus a team with a losing record. For the Thunder, the under is 4-0 in their last four meetings versus a team with a losing home record, while it has hit in five of their last six games on a Monday. These squads have combined to average 224 points per game in their last three meetings, but the Pistons are shooting just 40% from the field in their last four games, while the Thunder are shooting 38% from the field during that span. The Pistons have only eclipsed 100 points in two of their last six games, while the Thunder have eclipsed 100 points in three of their last six games. Rolling with the under to prevail here between these two bottom-feeders.

Pick: Under 202.5 Total Points