The top two teams will collide on Wednesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder (45-14) head east to take on the Detroit Pistons (42-14).
Oklahoma City is on a three-game winning streak since resuming action after the NBA All-Star break. The Thunder earned a 116-107 victory over Toronto on Tuesday before heading to Detroit for tonight’s game.
The Pistons saw their five-game winning streak come to a halt on Monday. Detroit dropped a 114-103 decision to San Antonio, falling to the Western Conference’s second-seed. Can the Pistons avoid back-to-back losses on Wednesday? We’ll cover that and provide bettors with our top three player props for this NBA showdown.
| Player | Prop | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | Over 24.5 Points | |
| Cade Cunningham | Under 24.5 Points |
Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham OVER 24.5 Points
After pouring in 42 points against the Knicks, Detroit star Cade Cunningham has struggled to score. The 6-foot-6 guard has made 12 of his 42 field goal attempts over the past two games, scoring a combined 34 points in those outings.
Here’s an interesting stat: since his 28-point outburst against the Thunder in December 2021, Cunningham has failed to score more than 21 points when facing Oklahoma City. Expect him to get back to his offensive prowess on Wednesday, scoring at least 25 points to cover this prop bet total.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Cason Wallace OVER 4.5 Assists
The Thunder will be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander yet again on Wednesday. The superstar hurt his abdomen, sidelining him since early February. In his absence, Oklahoma City is 6-3, winning multiple road contests.
Cason Wallace has expanded his role in SGA’s absence. The 6-foot-3 guard has 30 or more minutes in seven games this month, averaging 14.2 points, 4.9 assists, and 2.3 steals due to the injury.
On Wednesday, expect the Thunder to continue playing Wallace for more than half of the game. The guard has finished with six or more assists in three straight games. TakeWallace to cover this assist prop bet total against the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren UNDER 11.5 Rebounds
Jalen Duren had one of his strongest outings against the Spurs on Monday. The 6-foot-10 center finished with a team-high 25 points and 14 rebounds, showing he could play with one of the league’s taller lineups.
Detroit needs a repeat of Monday’s performance as the Thunder come into town. Oklahoma City can run with multiple seven-footers on the floor at the same time, controlling the glass. That’s why bettors shouldn’t expect Duren to finish with 12 rebounds on Wednesday, preventing him from covering this prop wager.
| Tuesday, October 20 at 3:00 PM | Spread | Money | Total |
| Boston Celtics |  +1.5 (-112) |  +105 | O 222.5 (-110) |
| Detroit Pistons |  -1.5 (-115) |  -118 | U 221.5 (-110) |
Best Bet: Oklahoma City (+10.5)
Without SGA, the Thunder are definitely handicapped. But discounting a team that won the NBA championship and remained largely intact is ridiculous. The Thunder proved that on Tuesday, winning in Toronto without their star.
Expect the Thunder to keep this game close throughout the night. While Detroit should win this matchup, expect the Pistons to struggle putting away Oklahoma City. Take the Thunder to cover this 10.5-point spread.
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