Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction NBA Picks 12/21/24

The Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Jazz, beat the Heat, and they play the Lakers, Kings, and Nuggets next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 111 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.9 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.3 points and 4.2 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Nuggets, Mavericks, and Warriors next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

• The Suns have won 14 of their last 15 night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pistons have lost each of their last six games against Suns teams that held a winning record.
• The Suns have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against the Pistons.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

The Phoenix Suns are the better team, and they should be favored and should win comfortably. The problem is, that the Suns continue to underachieve, and they’re 9-17 ATS on the season. The Suns don’t put much effort into their defense, they have little post presence, and they’re coming off an ugly home loss to the Pacers. The Pistons have issues of their own, but this pick has nothing to do with them. I don’t trust the Suns in the favorite role, mainly when laying a big number. It’s Pistons or pass for me.