Thunder vs. Pistons Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 25, 2026 at 6:08 PM EST•Next update in: 9 minutes from now

Thunder vs. Pistons preview (Feb 25). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Pistons -9.5), Luguentz Dort props & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's status (Out - Abdomen).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Thunder +9.5, Thunder +335, Total O 218.5
Key Pick:	Luguentz Dort Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out - Abdomen)
Data Freshness:	5m ago (6:08 PM EST)

Oklahoma City Thunder

45-14

Feb 257:30 PM

FDSDET

Detroit Pistons

42-14

Detroit Pistons

42-14

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Pistons win by

7.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

31%

69%

Model Picks

Thunder

Thunder +9.5

Thunder

Thunder +335

Total

Total O 218.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Thunder INJURIES

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Out

Gilgeous-Alexander will miss at least one more week, according to Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.

Jalen Williams

Out

Williams is scheduled to be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, according to Brandon according to Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.

Chet Holmgren

Doubtful

The Thunder have listed Holmgren as Doubtful for Wednesday's (Feb. 25) game against the Pistons.

Ajay Mitchell

Out

Mitchell is out for at least one more week with an abdominal strain, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.

Isaiah Hartenstein

Out

The Thunder have listed Hartenstein as OUT for Wednesday's (Feb. 25) game against the Pistons.

Alex Caruso

Doubtful

The Thunder have listed Caruso as Doubtful for Wednesday's (Feb. 25) game against the Pistons.

Thomas Sorber

Out For Season

The Thunder announced on Friday (Sept. 5) that Sorber will miss the 2025-2026 season with a torn ACL.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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OKC

DET

Feb 25 ·7:30 PM

Luguentz Dort

Points

Yes 9.5

OKC

DET

Feb 25 ·7:30 PM

Cade Cunningham

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

OKC

DET

Feb 25 ·7:30 PM

Duncan Robinson

Points

Yes 9.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons?

The Pistons are favored by 9.5 points (-9.5), while the Thunder are underdogs +9.5 points. The moneyline is Thunder +335 and Pistons -376. The total is set at 218.5 points.

Who is projected to win Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Pistons to win by 7.0 points. Win probability is 69% for the Pistons and 31% for the Thunder.

What is the injury report for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons?

The latest injury report shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out – abdomen), Jalen Williams (Out – hamstring), Chet Holmgren (Doubtful – back), Ajay Mitchell (Out – abdomen), Isaiah Hartenstein (Out – illness management), Alex Caruso (Doubtful – ankle), Thomas Sorber (Out For Season – knee) for the Thunder.

What are the best bets for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Thunder +9.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons?

Top player props include Luguentz Dort Over 9.5 Points, Cade Cunningham Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made, Duncan Robinson Over 9.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.