Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors Preview
Planning on watching today’s Warriors and Pistons game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Pistons hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS.
The Warriors come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 227.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Pistons – Golden State Warriors odds
Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Warriors and Pistons did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Pistons have the leg up at 2-1. The Pistons also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 223 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 125 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Detroit has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Warriors have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Bringing in an overall record of 5-2 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games, the Warriors will face the Pistons. When facing Western Conference teams, the Warriors have a 5-1 record across seven games, while they have a 0-1 record in non-conference games.
So far this season, Golden State has an overall ATS record of 3-4. When they are the favorites, they have a 1-3 record against the spread, and as underdogs, they are 2-1.
The Warriors have a 2-5-0 record in terms of their over/under performance this season. Their average points per game in played games is 212.0, while their average over/under line is 227.1.
This year’s Golden State offense is ranked 12th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 46%. They hold the unfortunate position of being ranked 30th in the league for the lowest number of free throw attempts per game at 22.9. Furthermore, they have an average of 115.6 points per game, placing them 10th in the NBA this season (2023-2024).
Golden State’s defense comes into the game with a rank of 24th for allowing 24.6 free throw attempts per game, a rank of 9th for allowing a 45.3 field goal percentage, and a rank of 12th for allowing 110.6 points per game.
Facing the Warriors, the Pistons currently hold an overall record of 2-5 and aim to end their four game losing streak. In away games this season, the Pistons have put together a 1-3 record, whereas they have a 1-2 record when playing at home.
Detroit possesses an ATS record of 3-4 for this season, including their ongoing four game losing streak against the spread. In their last two home games, Detroit has been unable to cover the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 1-2 at home compared to 2-2 on the road.
The over/under record for this season for the Pistons is 4-3-0. They have an average over/under line of 218.9 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 2.4.
Coming into the game, the Pistons offense has a field goal percentage of 46% for the 2023-2024 season, placing them 30th in the NBA. In terms of scoring, they average 109.4 points per game, ranking 20th in the league. Furthermore, the Pistons have the second highest number of free throw attempts per game at 19.3.
Detroit’s comes into the game ranking 15th in points allowed per game, 27th in blocked shots per game, and 20th in steals per game in the 2023-2024 season.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Warriors winning the game with a predicted score of 107-97.
Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- The Warriors should also cover at -6
- Our NBA model projects 204 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Out
- Alec Burks – Forearm – Out
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Ankle – Out
- Jaden Ivey – Illness – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
