Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +5.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 225.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
With both teams that face off in this matchup looking to bounce back after their latest defeats, the Phoenix Suns are hosting the Detroit Pistons. The Suns saw their two-game winning streak getting snapped by an unexpected home defeat by the Pacers, but are playing their second straight home game, where they have been playing their best basketball of the season. The Pistons are also coming off a surprising home defeat by Utah, and Phoenix will be their first stop of a four-game road trip in the West.
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie are out, Bol Bol is day-to-day
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Jaden Ivey is day-to-day, Isiah Stewart is out.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 14-12 record this season and are tied with two more teams on the 8th place of the West. The Suns 9-17 against the spread and 15-11 in over/under. Phoenix has a 9-5 home record, but are 4-10 against the spread with a +1.9-point differential. The Suns are 2-4 in their last 6 games and 1-5 against the spread. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Suns are coming off a 111-120 loss by Indiana, even though they shot much better than the Pacers from the field (49% to 44%). Kevin Durant led Phoenix’s offense with 37 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 26.4 points, adding 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Devin Booker adds 25.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists.
Detroit Pistons Recent Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 11-17 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the East. Detroit is 13-14-1 against the spread and 14-14 in over/under. The Pistons have a 6-9 road record, but are 8-6-1 against the spread, with a -0.9-point differential. The Pistons are 2-5 in their last 7 games. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 119-126 loss by Utah, as they got torched by the Jazz from downtown, allowing them to shoot with 50%. Only one Detroit starter scored double digits, and that was Cade Cunningham with a game-high 33 points, adding 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 23.9 points and in assists made with 9.6 per game, adding 7.3 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Suns average 113.8 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 47.2% from the field (10th), and with 38.1% from beyond the arc (4th). Defensively, the Suns allow 114.4 points per game, which is 18th in the league.
Offensively, the Pistons average 110.9 point per game, ranking 20th in the league. Detroit shooting with 46.2% from the field (14th), and 35.8% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are allowing 114.2 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.
The Suns have won their last seven meetings against the Pistons, and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. The Pistons are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Phoenix. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, the Suns are coming as -5.5 home favorites. The Suns are rightfully favored as they are the better team and playing at home, but they have been the worst covering home team in the NBA this season, winning by just 1.9 points. On the other hand, the Pistons are a top-10 covering team on the road, losing by just 0.9 points. Phoenix is struggling both to win and to cover spreads, so I’m expecting the Pistons to keep this somewhat close. Take the Pistons and lay the points on the road. Nick’s Pick: Detroit Pistons +5.5
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