Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Preview
Looking to win big? The Suns and Pistons face off at 3:00 ET on BSDE. The Pistons are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
The Suns are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Pistons. The game’s over/under currently sits at 222 points. Check out BetCoco for Detroit Pistons – Phoenix Suns odds
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Detroit and Phoenix, the Suns have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 16 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Phoenix is averaging 119 points compared to Detroit at 103.
- Across the Suns last ten road games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Suns, currently holding an overall record of 2-4, aim to end their three-game losing streak against the Pistons. Away from their home court, the Suns have a 1-2 record this season, contrasting with their 1-2 record at home.
Phoenix has a 3-3 ATS record this season, including a three-game losing streak against the spread. In their last two home games, Phoenix has not covered the spread, resulting in a 1-2 ATS record at home, while they have a 2-1 record on the road.
For this season, the Suns have achieved a 3-3-0 record in terms of their over/under performance. The average points per game in their played games is 212.0, while the average over/under line is 226.6.
The Suns’ offense is characterized by a field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 23rd in the NBA. Additionally, they excel in averaging 24.5 assists per game, ranking 4th in the league, and scoring 110.7 points per game, ranking 18th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Suns rank 16th in the NBA with an average of 7.7 steals per game. They also rank 14th in the league, giving up an average of 111.2 points per game. Furthermore, they are ranked 6th in the NBA, allowing 20.3 free throw attempts per game.
Getting ready to face the Suns, the Pistons hold an overall record of 2-4 and need a win to break their three game losing streak. So far, the Pistons have gone 2-1 when playing against Eastern Conference teams and 0-3 in non-conference contests.
Detroit has an overall ATS record of 3-3 as they come into today’s game. When playing on the road, the Pistons hold an ATS record of 2-2 in contrast to a 1-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
Detroit currently holds an over/under record of 3-3-0 for the season. Their games have currently averaged 205.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 218.8.
On offense, Detroit is currently considered average for the 2023-2024 season, as indicated by their points per game, possessions per game, and free throw attempts per game. Specifically, the Pistons rank 19th in the NBA for points per game (110), 16th for possessions per game (99.2), and 2nd for free throw attempts per game (20.2).
This season, the Pistons’ defense ranks 11th in the NBA, allowing an average of 110.5 points per game. They rank 27th in blocked shots with an average of 6.2 per game, and 20th in steals with 6 per game.
Based on our projections, we have the Suns coming out on top by a score of 113-98.
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -6.5
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Out
- Alec Burks – Forearm – Doubtful
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Ankle – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Back – Questionable
- Devin Booker – Ankle – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
