NBA odds preview - Warriors vs. Pistons

The Pistons will try to pay off for their supporters on Monday when they play host to the Warriors at The Palace of Auburn Hills in NBA wagering action.

Detroit will face the 34-22 Warriors, who own a 26-28-2 ATS mark on the season. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). In totals betting, the Pistons are 40-16 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Warriors are 23-32-1 favoring the OVER.

View Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons Odds and Stats.

The Pistons - Warriors odds would favor the Warriors if the lines were set according to power ranks. Detroit is rated No. 21 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Warriors sit at No. 3. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 98-92 win for the Warriors.



In their last action, Golden State was a 93-86 Sportsbook at home against the Nets. They covered the 4.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (179) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Jermaine O'Neal scored 23 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Golden State on Saturday, leading the Warriors to a 93-86 victory over Brooklyn at Oracle Arena.

Last time out for Detroit, they were a 113-102 loser as they battled the Mavericks at home. The Pistons failed to cover in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 215 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Detroit got 32 points from Josh Smith en route to a 113-102 loss at the hands of Detroit on Saturday at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Warriors rank No. 2 in the league with 45.89 per game. That compares with Detroit’s No. 8 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Detroit is the NBA’s No. 27-ranked team at 5.98 per game, while the Warriors rate No. 5 with 9.14 per contest.

Next up:
Golden State at Chicago, Wednesday, February 26th
Detroit at San Antonio, Wednesday, February 26th