Golden State Warriors (18-18) vs. Detroit Pistons (19-18)
January 9, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -3.5; Over/Under: 219.5
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The Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons meet Thursday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Kings and Heat, and they play the Pacers, Raptors, and Timberwolves next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.8 points and 6.1 assists, while Jonathan Kuminga averages 16.8 points and 2.2 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Nets and Trail Blazers, and they play the Raptors, Knicks, and Pacers next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last six games after losing as favorites.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games after losing as favorites.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last six games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Warriors have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.2%).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.3).
Pistons vs Warriors Prediction
The Golden State Warriors continue to play disappointing basketball, and losing on Tuesday to the Heat was a new low. The Warriors lost at home to the Heat, who were on the end of a back-to-back and played a double overtime. The Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Now we’re seeing Curry, Green, and Schroder on the injury report. The Detroit Pistons are heading in the right direction with wins in eight of their last nine games. The Pistons are becoming an elite defensive team, and they’ve allowed less than 100 points in three of their last five games. This feels like two teams heading in different directions. Give me the Pistons and the reasonable soft line.
