The Detroit Pistons (50-19) begin a four-game homestand when they face off against the Golden State Warriors (33-36) in an interconference showdown on Friday, March 20.
The Pistons and Warriors have only met once this season, with Detroit earning a 131-124 win on January 30. Tip-off for Friday’s matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with the Pistons listed as 4.5-point favorites.
Below, we’ll break down our Warriors vs. Pistons prediction and picks for Friday night's game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Warriors vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Pistons continue to sit atop the Eastern Conference standings with a four-game lead over the Boston Celtics. Detroit has been victorious in five of its last six games, including a 117-95 win against the Washington Wizards on Thursday.
That contest marked the first without star PG Cade Cunningham, who will miss an extended period of time after being diagnosed with a collapsed lung. Cunningham will be reevaluated in two weeks, which means that the Pistons superstar will miss a minimum of eight games.
Meanwhile, the Warriors have been going in the complete opposite direction. Golden State, currently in 10th place in the Western Conference, has dropped six of its last seven.
The Warriors continue to struggle without PG Stephen Curry. Curry hasn’t played since January 30 due to a knee injury, but the team is optimistic that he'll return before the end of March.
Warriors vs. Pistons Spread, Over/Under
The Pistons are 4.5-point home favorites, returning a 1.44x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Warriors are road underdogs and return a 2.77x payout if they win outright, per PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Detroit Pistons -4.5
- Over/Under: 217.5
- Game Winner Payout: Warriors 2.77x | Pistons 1.44x
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Warriors vs. Pistons Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Warriors vs. Pistons injury report for Friday, via NBA.com.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- PG LJ Cryer (hamstring): Probable
- G Seth Curry (adductor): OUT
- PG Stephen Curry (knee): OUT
- C Al Horford (calf): OUT
- G-F Moses Moody (wrist): OUT
- C Quinten Post (foot): Questionable
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Not submitted at time of writing.
In addition to Cunningham's injury, C-PF Isaiah Stewart is currently nursing a Grade 1 left calf strain and will be reevaluated in a handful of days.
Warriors vs. Pistons Prediction on Spread – 3/20/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Warriors vs. Pistons prediction against the spread for Friday, March 20, on PrizePicks.
- The Warriors have a 9-7 against-the-spread record as a road underdog. The Pistons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 outings.
- Golden State has averaged 115.0 PPG, ranking 26th in the NBA. The Warriors’ offensive numbers have taken even more of a hit over their last seven games, posting just 112.1 PPG during that span.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Pistons rank second in defensive rating (109.2) behind only the Oklahoma City Thunder (106.0).
- Per Team Rankings, the Pistons give up the fourth-fewest transition points (13.1) in the NBA each night.
- The Pistons are 4-2-1 ATS in their last seven meetings vs. the Warriors.
Warriors vs. Pistons Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/20/26
Here are two of the top Warriors vs. Pistons picks to consider for Friday, March 20. Today's PrizePicks NBA player picks feature Pistons C Jalen Duren and Warriors PF-C Kristaps Porzingis.
Pistons C Jalen Duren vs. Warriors Projection: 35.5 Pts + Rebs
- Duren has averaged a combined 32.3 points and rebounds over his last 10 games.
- The Pistons' star big man has tallied at least 36 points and rebounds in two of his last four games.
- According to databallr, Duren rebounds 15.2% of his teammates’ missed shots, ranking in the 92nd percentile.
- Duren has averaged 27.5 PPG across his last four contests.
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Warriors C Kristaps Porzingis vs. Pistons Projection: 16.5 Points
- Porzingis has averaged 17.4 PPG in his last five contests.
- The Warriors center has scored at least 17 points in three of his last four games.
- Porzingis registers 29.1 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, ranking in the 97th percentile.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, Porzingis pulls down 53.%2 of his contested rebound opportunities on the year.
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The Pistons continue to adjust to life without Cunningham late in the regular season. On Friday, they’ll look to remain in the win column against a shorthanded Warriors squad at home.
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