Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors Prediction 3/8/25 NBA Picks

Golden State Warriors (35-28) vs Detroit Pistons (35-28)

Game Info: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Chase Center)

Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -6.5 -- Over/Under: 233.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBC Sports BA

The Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview 

The Detroit Pistons beat the Jazz, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Trail Blazers, Wizards, and Thunder next. The Pistons hope to avoid two straight losses for the first time since February 3-5. 

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 114.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.6 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview 

The Golden State Warriors beat the Nets and Knicks, and they play the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Knicks next. The Warriors are 10-2 since trading for Jimmy Butler. The Warriors haven’t lost a home game since January 31. 

The Golden State Warriors are averaging 113.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 24.1 points and 6.3 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 16.3 points and 5.3 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

  • The Warriors have won each of their last seven games against the Pistons following a road win.
  • The Pistons have lost five of their last six games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.
  • The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Warriors have lost each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents following a win.
  • The Pistons have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games following a loss.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (12.9).
  • The Warriors rank 28th in the league for free throw percentage this season (75.0%).
  • The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (1218) this season.
  • The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points per game (19.3) this season.

Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Injury Report 

The Warriors won’t have Jonathan Kuminga. Brandin Podziemski is questionable with a back injury.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.

Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Warriors are rolling with wins and covers, but we’re starting to see these lines get inflated and that’s where I pause. The Pistons are a young, scrappy bunch that’s not scared, and they’re 35-27-1 ATS on the season. Tobias Harris is also expected to return, which the Pistons didn’t have him against the Clippers. When the Pistons and Warriors played in January, the game was decided by three points. I’d say the Pistons are even more confident than they were a couple of months ago. I’m not a fan of these lines getting more and more hefty. I’ll lean Pistons on Saturday.

Randy’s Pick Detroit Pistons +6.5

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