The Pistons saw their early-season woes continue with Thursday’s 136-112 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks, and have now fallen to defeat by a 24-point margin twice during their current slide. The Warriors travel to the Motor City after opening their current five-game road trip with a 120-113 overtime loss in Charlotte on Saturday night. With that that defeat, the Warriors remain winless on the road this season, but have won seven of their past nine in the back half of games played on back-to-back nights.

The Warriors have held steady since opening as 8-point favourites, while the total has dipped slightly to 230 since opening as high as 231.

Warriors vs. Pistons NBA Betting Odds

Sunday evening’s matchup at Little Caesars Arena marks the first of two scheduled meetings between these teams this season. The Warriors earned wins in both of last season’s dates with the Pistons, extending their win streak in head-to-head play to four games. GSW has also won four of five in Detroit, but has seen two of the team’s past three road dates with the Pistons settled by four or fewer points. That has contributed to the Warriors’ middling 2-4 against the spread over their past six contests in Detroit. With the Pistons scoring 102 or fewer points in three of four dates with Golden State, the UNDER is currently on a 3-1-0 run in totals betting. Overall, the Pistons’ struggles on home court date back to last season, with the club winning just three of 12 since early March, while going 5-4 against the spread.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors have alternated between wins and losses during an uneven 3-3 start. Containing opposing shooters has been a particular challenge in the early, with the Dubs surrendering 120 or more points in four of their past five outings, and in each of their two road games to date. Those struggles have dumped the Warriors to 26^th overall in the league with 121 points per game allowed to date. That marks a huge drop for a club that sported the league’s third-ranked defence last season. The club has been particularly slow out of the gate in the early going, surrendering and average of 35.4 first-quarter points over their past five contests. While the defence lags, Stephen Curry has started the campaign in mid-season form, tallying 31 or more points in five of six outings to date, capped by a 31-point, 11-rebound performance in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets. 

Detroit Pistons

Things went from bad to worse for the Pistons in Friday’s lopsided loss to Atlanta. While Detroit managed to keep things close before halftime by scoring 38 points in the second quarter, they wilted after recess in the face of a relentless Hawks onslaught, as Atlanta converted 56.7% of field goal attempts and 41.4% of three-pointers. Conversely, the Pistons struggles to find the mark continued, hitting just 43.0% of field goals, and now rank 29^th in the league in three-point accuracy after hitting just 21.9% on Saturday.  One particular bright spot for Detroit has been the continued steady play of Cade Cunningham. The first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft is coming off a career-high 35-point performance in Friday’s loss, and has averaged 25.5 points over his past four outings. 

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Pistons?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 29.43
Assists	Draymond Green 6.85
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 9.27
FG%	Kevon Looney 63
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 0.82

DET

Points	Bojan Bogdanovic 21.58
Assists	Killian Hayes 6.18
Rebounds	Jalen Duren 8.88
FG%	Braxton Key 100
Steals	Killian Hayes 1.37
Blocks	Stanley Umude 1

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 30.46
Assists	Draymond Green 6.83
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 13.08
FG%	Kevon Looney 57.8
Steals	Draymond Green 1.5
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.15

DET

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Pistons Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 29.43
Assists	Draymond Green 6.85
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 9.27
FG%	Kevon Looney 63
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 0.82

DET

Points	Bojan Bogdanovic 21.58
Assists	Killian Hayes 6.18
Rebounds	Jalen Duren 8.88
FG%	Braxton Key 100
Steals	Killian Hayes 1.37
Blocks	Stanley Umude 1

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 30.46
Assists	Draymond Green 6.83
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 13.08
FG%	Kevon Looney 57.8
Steals	Draymond Green 1.5
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.15

DET

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

Golden State

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23

Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)

Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23

Kevon Looney (PF)

Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23

Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)

Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23

Draymond Green (PF)

Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23

Andrew Wiggins (SF)

Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23

Jordan Poole (SG)

Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23

Stephen Curry (PG)

Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23

Detroit

James Wiseman (C)

Ques Sun Face - 07 / 04 / 23

Isaiah Livers (PF)

Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23

Eugene Omoruyi (SF)

Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23

Marvin Bagley III (PF)

Prob Fri Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23

Killian Hayes (PG)

Prob Fri Leg - 30 / 03 / 23

Cory Joseph (PG)

Prob Mon Illness - 24 / 03 / 23

Rodney McGruder (SG)

Out indefinitely Foot - 23 / 03 / 23

R.J. Hampton (PG)

Prob Tues Back - 19 / 03 / 23

Cory Joseph (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 14 / 03 / 23

Isaiah Livers (PF)

Prob Fri Hip - 14 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Ques Fri	Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23	1-1	1-1	+ -
Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)	Ques Fri	Toe - 07 / 05 / 23	2-2	2-2	+ -
Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Kevon Looney (PF)	Prob Thurs	Illness - 04 / 05 / 23	2-3	3-2	+ -
Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)	Prob Sat	Toe - 28 / 04 / 23	4-4	4-4	+ -
Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23	5-5	5-5	+ -
Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain.
Draymond Green (PF)	Elig Sun	Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round.
Andrew Wiggins (SF)	Prob Thurs	Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23	5-6	5-6	+ -
Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Ques Mon	Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23	6-7	7-6	+ -
Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air.
Stephen Curry (PG)	Prob Sun	Hip - 08 / 04 / 23	8-7	8-7	+ -
Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Detroit

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
James Wiseman (C)	Ques Sun	Face - 07 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
Wiseman exited the last game with a facial laceration, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bulls.
Isaiah Livers (PF)	Out Sun	Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23	2-1	3-0	+ -
Livers has missed the last two games with a right ankle sprain, and he will not partake in Sunday's clash versus the Bulls.
Eugene Omoruyi (SF)	Out Sun	Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23	2-1	3-0	+ -
Omoruyi was held out of the last contest with a left ankle sprain, and he will not take on the Bulls on Sunday.
Marvin Bagley III (PF)	Prob Fri	Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23	2-2	5-0	+ -
Bagley has sat out the last two games while going through concussion protocol, but it is likely that he will lace up against the Pacers on Friday.
Killian Hayes (PG)	Prob Fri	Leg - 30 / 03 / 23	3-2	5-1	+ -
Hayes was forced from the last contest with a left leg injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash versus the Rockets.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Prob Mon	Illness - 24 / 03 / 23	4-4	6-3	+ -
Joseph sat out the previous tilt due to illness, but it is projected that he will lace up against the Bucks on Monday.
Rodney McGruder (SG)	Out indefinitely	Foot - 23 / 03 / 23	4-4	6-3	+ -
McGruder suffered a right foot sprain, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established.
R.J. Hampton (PG)	Prob Tues	Back - 19 / 03 / 23	4-6	6-5	+ -
Hampton sat out the last contest due to lower-back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up for Tuesday's clash with the Hawks.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 14 / 03 / 23	5-7	6-7	+ -
Joseph is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Wizards on Tuesday.
Isaiah Livers (PF)	Prob Fri	Hip - 14 / 03 / 23	5-7	6-7	+ -
Livers has been held out of the previous four games with right hip soreness, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Raptors on Friday.