Warriors vs Pistons Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

Little Caesars Arena will play host to a Thursday night NBA clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Detroit Pistons. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Warriors (18-18) have split their first 16 road games and are tied with San Antonio for ninth place in the Western Conference standings. On Tuesday, Golden State was outscored by ten points during the fourth quarter of a 114-98 home loss versus Miami. 

All-Star G Steph Curry tallied a game-high 31 points on 8-for-17 from long distance and pulled down seven boards. Trayce Jackson-Davis added 19 points (9-12 FG) and seven rebounds for the Warriors, who missed 36 of 50 three-point attempts. 

The Detroit Pistons have reeled off five straight victories and have moved into a three-way tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons (19-18) are improved on defense for first year head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and are allowing 113.8 points per game. Last night, Detroit outscored Brooklyn by 11 points during the third quarter to pull away for a 113-98 road victory.

Malik Beasley led five Detroit players in double figures with 23 points (9-17 FG) and five rebounds. Marcus Sasser scored 15 points in 22 minutes off the bench. Cade Cunningham added 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Pistons. 

Golden State G Steph Curry (knee), G/F Moses Moody (knee), F Draymond Green (ankle), and G Dennis Schroder (hip) are listed as questionable for this game. The Warriors are the better defensive team, but the Pistons are even on offense and on the glass. Take Detroit to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 115-107.