The Detroit Pistons (12-23) will travel to the Chase Center to challenge the Golden State Warriors (9-27). Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit.
Detroit Pistons vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last contest. The Warriors (3-point underdogs) were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 99-84, while the Pistons (13-point underdogs) fell to the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-112. The Golden State game went 28.5 points under the projected point total of 211.5, while the Detroit game finished 14.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.
Detroit did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (25-35; 71.4 percent) while Golden State did a great job of converting from the free throw line (15-21; 71.4 percent). Golden State was lifted by Glenn Robinson III, who finished with 16 points and six rebounds. Andre Drummond played a pivotal role for Detroit with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Warriors won the last game 121-114. Golden State made 13 of its 25 three pointers (52.0 percent). Detroit, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (5.9 vs. 13.6). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Vegas tends to place the total low when the Pistons are involved, as 20 of their 35 games have gone over the projected point total. Detroit comes into the contest with records of 12-23 straight up (SU) and 12-21-2 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Detroit, games including the Warriors have typically gone under the O/U total (55.6 percent). Further, Golden State owns records of 9-27 SU and 17-19 ATS.
Detroit figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Pistons rank seventh in effective field goal percentage (0.535), while Golden State ranks 27th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.545).
Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Warriors rank 13th in fast break points per game (13.2) while the Pistons rank 19th in fast break points allowed per game (13.5).
- Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (30.9) while Golden State ranks 25th (35.1).
- The Warriors average 17.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. The Pistons rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.9).
- Golden State ranks eighth in steals per game (8.2) while Detroit ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- Detroit ranks 13th in assists per game (24.5) while Golden State ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (25.2).
- The Pistons rank eighth in points in the paint per game (48.7) while the Warriors rank 27th (43.9).
- The Pistons rank 12th in second chance points per game (13.7) while the Warriors rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.1).
- Detroit averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Golden State ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Detroit ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.0) while Golden State ranks 21st (46.4).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Detroit is 4-0 and Golden State is 4-2.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Warriors are 9-17 and the Pistons are 11-17.
- Golden State is 8-9 ATS at home, while Detroit is 4-11-2 ATS on the road.
- The Pistons have 9 unders and 8 overs in 17 road games.
- Of the Warriors’ 17 home games, they have 11 unders and 6 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Warriors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pistons are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Golden State has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Detroit has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Warriors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 7.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 108.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 118.6 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
