Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors NBA Point Spread Picks 3/24/2019

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Oracle Arena

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The Detroit Pistons travel to Oracle Arena to play the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Golden State as 6 point favorites.

The Pistons have a record of 37-34. They are 3rd in the Central Division. They have a point differential of -0.1 as they average 107.6 points per game while giving up 107.7 per contest. The Warriors have an overall mark of 49-22. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They total 117.6 points per contest and give up 111.4, which is a point differential of 6.2.

Valuable Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 36-34-1 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 33-37-0 against the over/under

Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 30-40-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 33-38-0 against the over/under

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

12/02/18 C Damian Jones Shoulder is out indefinitely
03/22/19 PG Shaun Livingston Rest is out Saturday vs Dallas
03/22/19 PG Stephen Curry Rest is out Saturday vs Dallas
03/22/19 C Andrew Bogut Rest is out Saturday vs Dallas

Player Spotlight

Andre Drummond averages 17.4 points per game in 33.1 minutes per contest. He averages 1.3 assists per contest and 15.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 53% for the year while his free throw percentage is 59%. Blake Griffin comes into this contest averaging 24.6 points per game while playing 35.3 minutes per night. He pulls down 7.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is at 74%.

Player Spotlight

Klay Thompson averages 22.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 34.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.1 rebounds per contest and 2.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 82%. Stephen Curry averages 27.8 points per game while playing 34.3 minutes per contest. He grabs 5.3 rebounds per game and has 5.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 91%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pistons allow 107.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 9th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 23rd and 9th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 43.4 rebounds a game which ranks 4th, and they give up 23.6 assists per contest which puts them in 10th place in the league. They force 14.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 17th in the league. Detroit averages 107.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 23rd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -0.1 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 29th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 19th in the league. They average 45.3 rebounds per game and 22.7 assists per contest, which ranks them 15th and 26th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 14th with 14.2 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Warriors surrender 111.4 points per contest, which ranks them 17th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 3rd and 12th in those defensive statistics. They rank 12th with 24.1 assists allowed per contest, and 9th with 44.2 rebounds surrendered per game. The Warriors are 13th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 13.6 per game. Golden State is 1st in the league with 117.6 points per game this year. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 49%, while their average scoring margin is 6.2. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 3rd in the NBA. They are 7th in the league in rebounding with 46.3 boards per game and 1st in assists per contest with 29.2. The Warriors are 16th in turnovers per game with 14.2.

Advanced Statistics

The Pistons are 20th in the league in defensive rating with 109.1, and their offensive rating of 108.9 is ranked 11th. They are 26th in the NBA in pace with 97.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 25th. As a unit they are 27th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 7th in the NBA. Detroit is 12th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 12th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Golden State is 16th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 28th in the league. The Warriors are 1st in the NBA in offensive rating with 115.7, and their defensive rating of 109.7 is ranked 14th. In terms of pace they are 10th in the league with 101 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 56% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 9th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Pistons/Warriors NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Golden State -6

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