Pistons vs Warriors Picks and Prediction – 3/9/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 03/07/2025 at 9:06 PM ET

Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors 03/08/25 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 3/9/2025, 1:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: GSW -5.5 ; O/U 230.5

Pistons vs Warriors Prediction

The Detroit Pistons look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Golden State Warriors. Detroit is 35-28 and 6th in the Eastern conference, five games ahead of seventh place, with the top six avoiding the play-in round of the postseason. Detroit lost to the LA Clippers 123-115 on Wednesday, but the Pistons have won 10 of the last 12. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Cade Cunningham leads Detroit in scoring and assists, averaging 25.5 points and 9.4 assists per game. Jalen Duren is the leading rebounder averaging 10.2 rebounds per game. Second-leading scorer Jaden Ivey is out injured. Detroit has five active players averaging double figures in scoring. The Pistons score an average of 114.7 points per game.

The Golden State Warriors look for a fourth straight win on Saturday when hosting the Detroit Pistons. Golden State is 35-28 and sixth in the Western Conference but just a half-game ahead of seventh place, with the top six avoiding the play-in round of the postseason. Golden State beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-119 on Thursday. Stephen Curry scored 40 points to lead the Warriors.

Stephen Curry leads Golden State in scoring and assists, averaging 24.1 points and 6.3 assists per game. Kevon Looney is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.6 rebounds per game. Jimmy Butler III is the second-leading scorer, averaging 17.1 points per game. Golden State scores an average of 113.1 points per game, shooting 44.8% overall and 35.9% from 3-point territory.

Pistons vs Warriors Pick Analysis

Detroit and Golden State are playing well at this point of the season, but the advantage here goes to Golden State playing on its home court. Golden State has covered the number in five of the last six played at home and in seven of the last nine overall. Golden State has covered the number in six of the last nine head-to-head versus the Detroit Pistons. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win and cover ATS 118-106.

Our Free NBA Pick for Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons

Golden State Warriors -5.5