Pistons vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 February 2026

The Detroit Pistons will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.

With the likes of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris, the Pistons are up against a Thunder line-up that includes Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pistons vs Thunder game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Detroit vs Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pistons a 73% chance of winning against the Thunder at Little Caesars Arena.

Pistons vs Thunder: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are shown below:

• Head to Head: Pistons $1.34, Thunder $3.35
• Line: Pistons -8 ($1.91), Thunder +8 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 219.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pistons at $1.34 and the Thunder at $3.35.

The Pistons are 8-point favourites against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Thunder (+8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 219.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (+8) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 219.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.

Pistons vs Thunder: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Detroit at $1.34 with Bet365
• Line: Thunder +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 219.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Pistons vs Thunder predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.

Pistons vs Thunder: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Thunder at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday is the Pistons winning 113-106.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Oklahoma City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pistons vs Thunder prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Oklahoma City game.

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Pistons vs Thunder: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Pistons and Thunder at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder
• Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
• Time: 11:30am AEDT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Detroit vs Oklahoma City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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