Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 1/18/25 NBA Picks

Detroit Pistons (21-20) vs Phoenix Suns (20-20)

Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)

Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons +1.5 -- Over/Under: 228 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday afternoon. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Phoenix Suns 

The Phoenix Suns have been a team on the rise as they've won four of their past five games overall. The Suns will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the lowly Wizards in a 130-123 road win last night. Devin Booker led the team with 37 points and five assists, Kevin Durant added 23 points with six rebounds and three assists while Grayson Allen chipped in with 21 points on eight of 12 shooting off the bench. As a team, the Suns shot 51 percent from the field and 16 of 33 from the 3-point line. The Suns set the tone with 34 points in the first quarter to take the early lead and they just kept piling on the points until they led by 24 points in the third quarter, before they held off a late charge from the Wizards who scored 40 points in the fourth quarter. 

Detroit Pistons 

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in great shape as they've won 10 of their last 13 games overall. The Pistons are looking to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak halted by the Pacers in a 111-100 home defeat on Thursday. Tim Hardaway Jr led the team with 25 points on six of 14 shooting, Cade Cunningham added 20 points with nine assists while Jalen Duren tallied 17 points with 17 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Pistons shot just 39 percent from the field and nine of 36 from the 3-point line. The Pistons worked hard to cut an early 20-point deficit to only six points, but they managed just 19 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Pacers off the hook in the end. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Suns have lost six of their last seven games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Pistons have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a loss.
  • The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Suns following a home loss.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

  • The Pistons have lost each of their last seven day games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Suns have won each of their last five games against the Pistons following a win.
  • The road team has covered the spread in five of the Pistons' last six games.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pistons' last six day games at Little Caesars Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Six of the Suns' last seven road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Suns are still missing Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal is listed as doubtful, while the Pistons are still playing with the injured Jaden Ivey. The Suns are only slight favorites despite their recent run of form as the Pistons were on a great run before they lost to the red-hot Pacers in their last outing. We should be in for a close contest here and with the Suns missing two key players, I will look for the Pistons to take advantage and bounce back with a win as the slight underdogs at home.

Peter’s Pick Detroit +1.5

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