The Detroit Pistons (35-28) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (35-28) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on NBCS. The Warriors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Pistons vs Warriors

The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Detroit’s record fell to 35-28 after a 123-115 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. The Pistons were -3.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 238 points went over the pre-game line of 220.5.

LA’s 12-0 run early in the game set the tone, but Detroit battled back, winning the 2nd quarter 31-25. The Pistons entered the 4th quarter down 91-89 but were outscored 32-26 in the final period.

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors improved to 35-28 on the season with a 121-119 win over the Nets on Thursday. Despite being favored by 11 points, Golden State didn’t cover the spread, winning by just two. The total points for the game were 240, exceeding the O/U line of 225.5 by 14.5 points.

Golden State’s comeback started after Brooklyn went on a 17-0 run early in the game. The Warriors responded with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring the Nets 40-25. They continued to chip away at the lead, entering the 4th quarter down 89-86 before outscoring Brooklyn 35-30 in the final period.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 37 points and 10 assists in their loss to the Clippers, shooting 60% from the field. Dennis Schröder added 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate.

Detroit shot 52.3% overall, but struggled from deep, making 31.4% of their threes. Cunningham scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Malik Beasley added 9 of his 14 points in the 4th.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

Stephen Curry’s 40-point performance, including 14 in the 4th quarter, led the Warriors to a 121-119 win over the Nets. Curry hit 7 threes, shooting 53.8% from deep and 60% overall. Jimmy Butler added 25 points, with 11 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Golden State shot 48.8% from the field, making 12 threes at a 37.5% clip. Gary Payton contributed 16 points, scoring 6 in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Pistons Team Defense

Defensively, the Pistons struggled against the Clippers, giving up 123 points on 55% shooting. They allowed 32 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with their best defensive effort coming in the 2nd, where they gave up 25 points. The 3rd quarter was also tough, as they allowed 34 points.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 13 threes at a 54% clip. The Pistons sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 22 free throws. Detroit recorded 29 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.

Warriors Team Defense

The Pistons struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 123 points to the Clippers while allowing them to shoot 55% from the field. Detroit’s best defensive quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed 25 points, but they gave up 32 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and 34 in the 3rd.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 13 threes at a 54% clip. The Pistons sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws. Detroit finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.

Pistons vs Warriors Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 130 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
• When looking at their past three matchups at home, Golden State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
• In their last three contests as the favorite, Golden State has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

Pistons vs Warriors Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +6.5, the Pistons is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 233.5 and our model has the Pistons and Warriors finishing with a combined 241 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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