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Phoenix Suns vs. Detroit Pistons Preview, Odds, Prediction (Jan 18)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Jan 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM EST

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Suns vs. Pistons game features two teams that battle for the playoffs.
  • Phoenix Suns are 7-12 on the road this NBA season.
  • Detroit Pistons are 7-2 over the previous nine events.

Phoenix Suns didn’t have much luck this year, so they sit on the verge of the play-in zone. On the other hand, the Pistons have evolved a little bit, and are now in talks for the postseason for the first time after a while.

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How To Watch

  • When: Saturday, January 18, 4 pm ET
  • Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
  • How To Watch: NBA League Pass

NBA Regular Season Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Phoenix Suns-120-1.5226.5
Detroit Pistons+100+1.5226.5
*waiting for the odds to be updated

Game Preview

The Suns are having a turbulent season. Right now, they are looking well, being 4-1 straight up in the last five games. If they continue to play like this, the Arizona franchise just might get back to the playoff zone.

Kevin Durant is the NBA’s No.6 scorer, averaging 27.2 points per game. He shoots well, too, at 52.4% from the field. In a 130-123 win over the Wizards in DC, he had 23 buckets, while Devin Booker delivered 37 points.

The Detroit Pistons are also solid. They lost against the Pacers in their most recent appearance, 111-100, in Michigan, but they are 7-2 straight up in the past nine events. With a 21-20 record, the Pistons sit 10th in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit scores 112.4 points per game and allows 113.3. They are overall a nasty team, yet still lack experience. Also, Jaden Ivey’s injury is a big hit for this team. The explosive guard averaged 17.6 points with almost 41% form deep this year until he picked up an injury.

Suns vs. Pistons Head to Head

The Suns hosted the Pistons in the first game of the year, and they’ve lost that one, 133-125.

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Suns vs. Pistons Prediction

The Pistons are solid right now, but overall, we pick the Suns to win despite their negative record on the road, 7-12. They, too, are on the rise, and in our opinion, Durant and the crew will triumph in this event.

  • Free NBA pick: Suns win

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