Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Oklahoma City Thunder will be on the road Wednesday night with the game inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, at 7:30 PM against the Detroit Pistons, and we have you ready to roll with our Oklahoma City vs Detroit prediction. Oklahoma City has 44 wins and 14 losses coming into this matchup. The Detroit Pistons stay home on Wednesday night with 42 wins and 14 losses this season. Oklahoma City comes into this matchup having won the last five games, including two in a row, following an 8-point home victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Detroit has won four of its last five after a point home loss to San Antonio Monday night. Read more about this Oklahoma City vs Detroit prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Oklahoma City looks to keep it rolling
Offensively, Oklahoma City is averaging 119.5 points on 49% shooting for this season. Defensively, Oklahoma City is allowing 107.7 points per game this season and has allowed an average of 104.5 points per game over its last four wins. Offensively, Oklahoma City was the better team in its last outing, scoring 121 points on 49% shooting and 51% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Oklahoma City did the work, allowing 113 points on 48% shooting. Oklahoma City pulled in 44 rebounds and forced 17 turnovers in the win. Isaiah Joe led the way for the Oklahoma City offense with 22 points on 13 shots.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City offense this season, averaging 31.8 points and 6.4 assists per game. Jalen Williams is second on the team, averaging 17.5 points. Ajay Mitchell averages a fourth-best 14.1 points per game. Big man Chet Holmgren averages 17.4 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.8 rebounds per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Oklahoma City:
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- Alex Caruso (GTD) – Ankle
- Chet Holmgren (GTD) – Back
- Ajy Mitchel (Out) – Ankle
- Shai Gilgeous -Alexander (Out)- Abdomen
- Jalem Williams (Out) - Hamstring
Detroit looks for a statement
Offensively, Detroit has been one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season, averaging 117.6 points on 48% shooting. Defensively, Detroit has been top-tier as well, holding opponents to 109.4 points per game this season and allowing an average of 105 points per game over its last four wins. Offensively, they struggled immensely Monday night, scoring just 103 points, including only 48 in the second half, on 30% shooting, in 19% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Detroit was outmatched, giving up 114 points on 42% shooting. Detroit won the rebounding battle by 5, but turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Jalen Duren led the way for the Detroit offense with 25 points and 14 rebounds on 13 shots.
Cade Cunningham leads the Detroit offense this season with 25.5 points and 9.8 assists per game. Big man Jalen Duran is second on the team, having 17.8 points to go along with the team-leading 10.5 rebounds. Tobias Harris averaged 13.5 points. Duncan Robinson is 4th on the team, averaging 12.3 points per game. Ausar Thompson averages 10.2 points in 26 minutes per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Detroit
- Bobi Klintman (Out) -Coach’s Decision
- Isiah Stewart (Out) Suspension
Oklahoma City vs Detroit Pick
- Oklahoma City vs Detroit Spread Pick
This is a matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA, as each will look to establish its game plan early. Detroit will have the edge Wednesday night as they will be at home in front of their home crowd with a healthier roster. Oklahoma City is going to be without several key players and could be missing even more. Look for Detroit to set the tone early, as their depth and talent will control this game from the opening tip. Take the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday and do the work because they get the win and cover at home like one of the best teams in the league.
- Oklahoma City vs Detroit Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well this season, but Oklahoma City will be without a ton of production. Look for Detroit to prevail over a short-handed Oklahoma City team on Wednesday night, leading to the win. Oklahoma City will struggle to score without several key offensive pieces. Take the under on Wednesday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Detroit Pistons.
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