Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
The Golden State Warriors are currently 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are 18-18 overall and have lost their last two games. They are the underdogs in this game with a moneyline of +118 and a spread of +3.
On the other side, the Detroit Pistons are 8th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. They have won five straight games and are favored in this matchup with a spread of -3 and a moneyline of -140.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Pistons -3
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-104 in favor of the Pistons.
- Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will the Warriors Find a Way to Win on the Road?
The Warriors fell to 18-18 on the season after a 114-98 home loss to the Heat on Tuesday. Golden State, who were -9 point favorites, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 212 points came in just under the O/U line of 216.5.
After Miami’s 10-0 run early in the game, the Warriors trailed 61-48 at halftime. They fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Heat 30-23, but couldn’t keep the momentum going, as Miami pulled away with a 30-20 4th quarter.
In their 114-98 loss to the Heat, the Warriors struggled offensively, shooting just 40.8% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Stephen Curry hit 8 threes at a 47.1% clip, finishing with a team-high 31 points and 7 rebounds.
Trayce Jackson-Davis added 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor. Buddy Hield contributed 11 points despite shooting 22.2% from deep, making 2 threes in the game.
Defensively, the Warriors gave up 114 points to the Heat, who shot 47% from the field. Golden State allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 23 points before allowing 30 in the 4th.
The Warriors limited Miami to 16 made threes on 40% shooting from deep. They sent the Heat to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12. Golden State finished with 41 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.
Will the Pistons Win at Little Caesars Arena?
Detroit moved to 19-18 on the season with a 113-98 road win over the Nets on Wednesday. The Pistons, who were favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 211, just under the 211.5 O/U line.
A key moment in the game came when the Pistons went on a 12-0 run, turning a 46-41 deficit into a 53-46 lead. They extended their lead by outscoring the Nets 32-21 in the 3rd quarter, going into the 4th with a 91-70 advantage. Although the Nets won the 4th quarter 28-22, the Pistons had already built a big enough lead to secure the win.
In their win over the Nets, the Pistons shot 52.3% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 40.5% rate. Malik Beasley led the way with 23 points, knocking down 4 threes despite shooting just 36.4% from deep.
Marcus Sasser connected on 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from beyond the arc and finishing with 15 points. Simone Fontecchio added 17 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.
The Pistons put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, holding them to just 98 points on 38% shooting. Detroit was consistent throughout, giving up 25 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and just 21 in the 3rd, before allowing 28 in the final period.
From beyond the arc, the Pistons limited the Nets to 13 threes on 33% shooting. Brooklyn also went 19/21 from the free-throw line. Detroit controlled the glass with 35 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards. They also added 9 steals and 9 blocks.