Just over a week ago, tonight's Pistons vs. Thunder matchup looked like one of the most intriguing games of this week, if not the entire final month of the regular season.On March 15, the Pistons nearly pulled off a come-from-behind upset of the Thunder at home, cutting a 91-77 deficit entering the fourth quarter to 101-100 with less than four minutes to play. OKC ended up winning that one 113-107, but fans of the Pistons -- and the NBA in general -- couldn't be blamed for circling tonight's rematch in Oklahoma City.Unfortunately, though, Pistons star Cade Cunningham is expected to miss his fifth straight game with a calf injury, and reserves Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland are both suspended for tonight's game.That's a big reason why the Pistons, who were just 4.5-point home underdogs vs. Oklahoma City in the previous meeting, are massive 'dogs tonight.Pistons vs. Thunder Odds: Spread, ML, Total +13.5 (-114) -13.5 (-106) 232.5 (o-110; u-110) 232.5 (o-110; u-110) 232.5 (o-110; u-110) How to Watch Pistons vs. Thunder Tipoff: 9:30 p.m. ET Channel: ESPN Best Pistons vs. Thunder Player PropDennis Schroder 8+ Assists (+150 at FanDuel) -- 0.5 unitsWith Cunningham out of the lineup for Detroit the last four games, veteran PG Dennis Schroder has kept the Pistons offense running smoothly.Schroder was traded twice early this season -- from Brooklyn to Golden State in December, and from Golden State to Detroit in February. But the 31-year-old vet has been solid for the Pistons, as both a backup prior to Cunningham's recent injury and as a starter over the last four games.He's had at least five dimes in all four of his starts in Cunningham's absence, including a total of 21 vs. legit playoff contenders Cleveland and Minnesota in Detroit's last two games.He also notched an impressive 11 assists in just 27 minutes in Detroit's close loss to Oklahoma City on March 15.Assuming he plays heavy minutes tonight -- which is a safe bet given that he has played 33 minutes or more in three of the Pistons' four games without Cunningham -- Schroder is outstanding value to record at least eight assists in this game.The biggest risk is Detroit getting blown out by the juggernaut that is OKC (obviously, if the Thunder go up big early, that could limit Schroder's playing time and assists opportunities). That being said, as long as this game is competitive for three quarters, this feels like a great spot for another big assists night by Schroder.Pistons vs. Thunder Prediction, Best BetsThe temporarily Cunningham-less Pistons have proven the quality of their depth over the last four games, but without Cunningham, Stewart and Holland tonight, I'm not sold on Detroit covering, even as heavy underdogs. Though it's significantly shorthanded tonight, Detroit is frisky enough that I don't recommend taking OKC to cover this massive number. I do, however, expect MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder -- who have scored at least 120 points in seven of their last eight games -- to go over their team total of 123.5, as Detroit is not nearly the same team defensively with the 6-foot-1 Schroder starting at PG instead of the 6-foot-6 Cunningham.Pistons vs. Thunder Best Bet Thunder Team Total Over 123.5 (-105 at FanDuel) -- 1 unit Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.