Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +3 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | -3 |
| Total | 222.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
One of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, the Detroit Pistons, are hosting the Golden State Warriors on their second leg of a back-to-back. The Pistons are surprisingly one of the hottest teams in the East, as they have four consecutive wins and just one loss in their last eight games, and have climbed up on the 7th place of the East. On the other hand, the Warriors are struggling for the past couple of weeks and are coming off two straight losses, as they have fallen down to the 10th place of the West.
Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Simone Fontecchio is day-to-day, Jaden Ivey is out.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Gary Payton II is out
Detroit Pistons Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 18-18 record this season and are tied with the Hawks on the 7th place of the East. Detroit is 18-17-1 against the spread and 20-16 in over/under, while having a 9-10 road record. The Pistons are 7-1 in their last 8 games and 5-3 against the spread. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 118-115 win over Portland, even though they shot way worse than the Blazers from the field (53% to 45%). Four of the five Detroit starters scored double figures, led by Cade Cunningham with 32 points with 4 triples, 6 rebounds and a team-high 9 assists.
Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 24.4 points and in assists made with 9.5 per game, adding 6.7 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists, but he is out with an injury.
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 18-18 record this season and are tied with the Spurs on the 9th place of the West. They are 17-18-1 against the spread and 16-20 in over/under, while having an 8-8 road record. The Warriors are 3-6 in their last 9 games, and they are 2-7 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 98-114 loss by Miami, as they struggled once again with their shot, connecting to just 41% from the field and 28% from downtown. Steph Curry led Golden State’s offense with 31 points with 8 triples and 7 rebounds, but managed to dish zero assists.
Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22.8 points, adding 4.9 rebounds and a team-high 6.1 assists per game. Jonathan Kuminga adds 16.8 points and 5 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pistons average 112 point per game, ranking 17th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.6% from the field (14th), and 36.1% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 113.8 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Warriors average 111.8 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.9% from the field (23rd), and with 36.6% from beyond the arc (10th). Defensively, they are allowing 111.1 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.
The Warriors are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Pistons, but the Pistons are 3-1-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, the Pistons are coming as -3 home favorites. The Pistons are rightfully favored, as they have been the far better team lately, but they are the second leg of a back-to-back, and they are just 7-10 against the spread at home. I also cannot trust the Warriors on the road the way they are playing lately, so I’m going to pass on the side. Both teams have been involved in higher scoring games lately, as they are 11-3 to the over in their last 14 games combined, and I expect this trend to continue, as neither team plays particularly good defense. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 222.5
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