Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Check out our free Suns vs Pistons prediction for this NBA matchup in Detroit. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Suns head into the game at 20-20.
  • Defensively, Phoenix are giving up 114.2 points per game.
  • The Suns are coming off a 130-123 win vs. the Pistons.
  • The Pistons play host to the Suns with a 21-20 record.
  • Defensively, Detroit are giving up 113.3 points per game.
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Suns.

Suns vs Pistons Prediction

In a non-conference matchup, the Phoenix Suns (-118) travel to take on the Detroit Pistons (-101) at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.

Phoenix is currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-20, while Detroit is 8th in the East at 21-20. The Suns are favored by 1.5 and the over/under line is set at 226.5.

Suns vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 18th
  • Betting Odds PHO -1.5, PHO -118 | DET -101 O/U 226.5

Suns Preview: Can Phoenix Pull Off a Road Win?

The Suns improved to 20-20 on the season with a 130-123 road win over the Wizards on Thursday. Phoenix was favored by 11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 253 points exceeded the 231.5 O/U line.

Phoenix took control early with an 11-0 run and led 34-21 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead to 104-83 by the end of the 3rd quarter but allowed Washington to close the gap with a 40-point 4th quarter.

In their win over the Wizards, the Suns shot 51.8% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 48.5% clip. Devin Booker led the way with 37 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, despite shooting just 41.7% overall.

Grayson Allen knocked down 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep, and finished with 21 points, 10 of which came in the opening quarter. Kevin Durant added 23 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd.

Despite giving up 123 points, the Suns managed to secure a win over the Wizards. They had a strong 1st quarter, allowing just 21 points, but struggled in the 4th, giving up 40. Phoenix allowed Washington to shoot 50% from the field.

The Suns did a good job defending the three, holding the Wizards to 31% shooting with 13 made threes. They sent Washington to the line 27 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Defensively, the Suns recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Will the Pistons Come Through as Home Underdogs?

The Suns moved to 20-20 on the season with a 130-123 road win over the Wizards on Thursday. Phoenix was favored by 11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 253 points exceeded the over/under line of 231.5 by 21.5 points.

Phoenix started strong with an 11-0 run and led 34-21 after the 1st quarter. They extended their lead by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, heading into the 4th with a 104-83 advantage. However, Washington outscored them 40-26 in the final period, making the game closer than expected.

In their loss to the Pacers, the Pistons struggled offensively, shooting just 39.6% from the field and connecting on only 25% of their three-point attempts, making 9 threes in total. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, while Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 9 assists, despite shooting just 33.3%.

Jalen Duren was perfect from the field, scoring 17 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Hardaway scored 12 of his 25 points in the 1st quarter, while Cunningham added 9 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Pistons struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 40 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up just 23 and 19 points, respectively. Overall, they allowed 111 points on 46% shooting from the Pacers.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons gave up 13 threes at a 43% clip. They sent the Pacers to the line 22 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Detroit finished with 41 defensive rebounds, allowing just 3 offensive boards, and added 7 blocks.

Suns vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 113 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 119 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-7-1.

Suns vs Pistons Prediction

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