Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 01/18/2025: NBA Picks

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

Game Time 4:00 pm EST
Phoenix Suns Line -1.5
Detroit Pistons Line +1.5
Total 228.5
TV: NBA TV

 

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

Below is a detailed analysis for Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons game.

 

 

 

PREGAME WARM-UP:

Two teams from opposing conferences with almost identical balanced records are clashing in this matchup, when the Detroit Pistons are hosting the Phoenix Suns. The Pistons are coming off a loss that snapped their previous two-game winning streak, but have been playing very good basketball lately. The Suns bounced back after a road loss and have lost only once in their last five matches, as they are playing their third consecutive game on the road.

 

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Jaden Ivey is out.

Phoenix Suns Injury Report: No injuries to report

Detroit Pistons Form and Trends

The Pistons have a 21-20 record this season and are tied with the Hawks on the 7th place of the East. Detroit is 21-19-1 against the spread and 22-19 in over/under, while having a 10-10 home record. The Pistons are 7-2 in their last 9 games and 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 home games.

 

The Pistons are coming off a 100-111 home defeat by the Indiana Pacers. Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 24.5 points and in assists made with 9.4 per game, adding 6.6 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists, but he is out with an injury.

 

Phoenix Suns Form and Trends

The Suns have a 20-20 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the West. The Suns are 13-26-1 against the spread and 19-19-2 in over/under, while having a 7-12 road record. The Suns are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 1-4-1 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games.

 

The Suns are coming off a 130-123 road victory against the Washington Wizards. Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.2 points, adding 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Devin Booker adds 25.2 points, 4 rebounds and 6.9 assists.

 

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

Statistical Breakdown

Offensively, the Pistons average 112.1 point per game, ranking 15th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.7% from the field (13th), and 36.6% from beyond the arc (11th). Defensively, they are allowing 113.3 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

 

Offensively, the Suns average 112.9 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 47.4% from the field (11th), and with 37.8% from beyond the arc (6th). Defensively, the Suns allow 114.2 points per game, which is 18th in the league.

 

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pistons won 133-125 on the road. The Suns are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Pistons, and are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over/under is a balanced 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.

 

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

In this Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, the Suns are coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical records, and Detroit is 8-11-1 against the spread at home, while Phoenix is the fourth-worst covering team on the road, with 7-11 against the spread. the Pistons are 5-2 in their last 7 home games, while the Suns are just 7-12 on the road, and are playing their third straight game on the road, so expect some tired legs coming into this game. The Pistons are in very good form and can take care of business in Detroit, so pick the Detroit Pistons and lay the points at home.

 

Nick’s Free Pick: Detroit Pistons +1.5

 

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