Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/08/2025

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Saturday, March 8, 2025

Venue:  Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Where to Watch:  NBC-BA

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Pistons +5, Warriors -5; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Pistons +5, Warriors -5; Over/Under:  229.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Pistons +5, Warriors -5; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Detroit Pistons:  35-28 (4th place, Central Division)

Golden State Warriors:  35-28 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

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Detroit Pistons:  8-2 last 10

Golden State Warriors:  8-2 last 10

The Pistons are entering this game with a 35-28 record overall this season and they are 18-14 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cade Cunningham led the team in points in that game with 37 while Dennis Schröder was next on the team with 21 points. Cade Cunningham led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Cade Cunningham led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 52.3% from the field, 31.4% from 3-point range, and 73.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.1 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 35-26-2 this season and their O/U record is 32-30-1.

The Warriors are entering this game with a 35-28 record overall this season and they are 17-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets, the New York Knicks, and the Brooklyn Nets. Stephen Curry led the team in points in that game with 40 while Jimmy Butler was next on the team with 25 points. Draymond Green led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Gary Payton II led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 48.8% from the field, 37.5% from 3-point range, and 90.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.2 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 33-29-1 this season and their O/U record is 32-31.

The current betting odds have the Warriors listed as a 5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Warriors have looked good in their games this season with their 35-28 record overall which has them in the top half of the West and in a playoff spot. They have also looked good on their home court this year with their 17-13 home record. Meanwhile, the Pistons have looked good in their games this season with their 35-28 record overall which has them in the top half of the East and in a playoff spot. They have been a good road team too with their 18-14 road record. The Pistons have been having a great season considering they were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. They have improved a lot this season and are really hot right now as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games, but their winning streak was finally ended by the Clippers in their last one. They have lost some of their momentum now and the Warriors have been just as hot coming into this one. The Warriors were struggling just to stay above .500 a few weeks ago, but they have looked a lot better since acquiring Jimmy Butler as they have been climbing up the standings in the West, now in a true playoff spot. They are also 8-2 in their last 10 games and they have a lot more momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now. The Pistons have been good lately, but they are coming off a loss and still don't have the talent that the Warriors have. The Warriors have been rolling in their games lately and are on a mission to climb the standings in the West right now. The best way to place a bet here is on the Warriors to cover the spread in this game. 

Pistons Warriors Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, March 8, 2025 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Warriors 125 Pistons 115.

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Detroit Pistons: 13-21 ATS when playing with 2 days rest. 21-33 ATS when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%). 10-4 OVER off an upset loss as a favorite. 9-4 OVER revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite. 

Golden State Warriors: 26-17 ATS after playing 3 consecutive road games. 17-11 ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 3+ per game. 41-29 OVER at home versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting 24 free throws/game or less. 

Detroit Pistons:  T. Harris (PF) Day To Day - Personal. J. Ivey (SG) Out - Leg.

Golden State Warriors:  B. Podziemski (SG) Day To Day - Back. J. Kuminga (PF) Day To Day - Ankle.

“Give (Harden) a ton of credit. But if you’re not allowed to put your body on him legally, and he’s allowed to shoot 20 free throws, you’re not going to be able to guard it. You know what I mean? He’s an elite offensive weapon who can score in a bunch of ways. But when he’s allowed to get to the free-throw line 20 times, it just makes your job extremely difficult.” - J.B. Bickerstaff after his team’s loss against the LA Clippers in their game on Wednesday.

“Just having fun playing the game and doing what I love to do.” - Steph Curry after their win against the Nets in their game on Thursday.

PG Cade Cunningham

SG Tim Hardaway Jr.

SF Ausar Thompson

PF Tobias Harris

C Jalen Duren

PG Stephen Curry

SG Brandin Podziemski

SF Jimmy Butler

PF Moses Moody

C Draymond Green 

PPG: C. Cunningham (25.5)

APG: C. Cunningham (9.4)

Reb/G: J. Duren (10.2)

PPG: S. Curry (24.4)

APG: S. Curry (6.2)

Reb/G: K. Looney (6.6)

Coaches:

Detroit Pistons: J.B. Bickerstaff (1st season)

Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (11th season)