The Golden State Warriors (3-3) visit the Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons (1-5) Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Pistons odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors are coming off an extremely disappointing loss as 10-point road favorites over a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets roster. They did take down the Miami Heat at home prior to start this 5-game road trip.
Golden State is once again led by 2-time MVP G Stephen Curry. He is averaging a team-high 30.8 points per game and shooting 48% from the field. F Andrew Wiggins sits 2nd on the Dubs, scoring 18.5 per game.
The Pistons, on the other hand, have lost 5 straight after beating the Orlando Magic at home to start the season. Detroit has lost 2 of its last 3 by double figures and is just 1-2 at home.
The Pistons are led in scoring by F Bojan Bogdanović, who is averaging 23 points per game and is shooting 52% from the field. Former No. 1 overall pick G Cade Cunningham chips in 22.5 points per game.
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Warriors at Pistons odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Pistons +245 (bet $100 to win $245)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -7.5 (-103) | Pistons +7.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Warriors at Pistons key injuries
Warriors
- Not yet submitted
Pistons
- C Marvin Bagley III (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 121, Pistons 110
Moneyline
PASS.
The Warriors are the far more dominant team, but they were Saturday against Charlotte as well and lost. Do not play them at this value, and the Pistons, even at home, are not worth a look either.
Against the spread
BET WARRIORS -7.5 (-103).
The Hornets almost doubled up the Warriors in free throw attempts and Golden State shot just 29.5% from deep. The chances both those are repeated here are slim.
The Warriors are an elite team on both sides of the ball and should be able to dominate a Pistons team that is struggling immensely.
Detroit has the league’s worst net rating because it doesn’t shoot effectively or play defense at a high level. Four of the 5 Pistons losses have come by this margin against teams that aren’t as complete as the Dubs.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 229.5 (-110).
While the Warriors should cover, their defense has been a shell of what it was last season. They also play at a breakneck pace (2nd highest in the league) and turn the ball over often (21st in turnover rate).
Against a young Pistons roster with Cunningham and speedster G Jaden Ivey, this chaotic pace should lead to points being scored in bunches. Detroit actually ranks 8th in offensive rebounding, so the pace and rebounding should aid its ability to score.
Back the Over 229.5 (-110) in this battle.
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