OKC Thunder vs Detroit Pistons: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds

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The OKC Thunder will host the Detroit Pistons at 8:30 p.m. CT Wednesday.

OKC (63-12) cruised to a 145-117 home win over Chicago on Monday. The Thunder is on a league-best winning streak of 10 games.

Detroit (42-33) suffered a 123-104 road loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham is doubtful Wednesday due to a left calf contusion.

Here's a preview of the Thunder-Pistons game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs. Pistons prediction, picks​

Justin Martinez: OKC 127, Detroit 104

The Pistons have turned things around this season, and they're on track to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2019. But Detroit will be without three players Wednesday due to league suspension following a brawl in a recent game against Minnesota, and Cunningham is also listed as doubtful. The Pistons simply won't have enough firepower to keep up with the Thunder, which is averaging a ridiculous 125.2 points in its last 10 games.

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Thunder vs. Pistons betting odds​

Odds via BetMGM as of Tuesday, April 1

Odds: Thunder by 13.5

Over/under: 231.5

Moneyline: OKC -1100 | Detroit +675

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Thunder vs. Pistons injury updates​

Thunder:Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Alex Ducas (right quad strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left Achilles tendinitis) is out.

Pistons: Cade Cunningham (left calf contusion) is doubtful. Tobias Harris (right Achilles tendinopathy) is probable. Ronald Holland II (league suspension) is out. Jaden Ivey (left fibula fracture) is out. Marcus Sasser (league suspension) is out. Isaiah Stewart (league suspension) is out.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup​

(With season averages)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.8 points, 5 rebounds and 6.4 assists
• Lu Dort: 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists
• Jalen Williams: 21.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists
• Chet Holmgren: 14.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks
• Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists

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Projected Pistons starting lineup​

• Dennis Schroder: 13.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists
• Ausar Thompson: 9.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals
• Tim Hardaway Jr.: 10.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists
• Tobias Harris: 13.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists
• Jalen Duren: 11.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks

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What channel is Thunder vs. Pistons NBA game on tonight?​

The Thunder and Pistons will play at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, on FanDuel Sports Network and ESPN.

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