The Detroit Pistons pay a visit to the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Suns vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been on fire lately as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Nuggets in a 109-107 road win on Tuesday. Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham led the team with 22 points each while Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren each scored 14 points. As a team, the Pistons shot 47 percent from the field and just six of 31 from the 3-point line. However, this win was set up by their defense as they held the Nuggets to just 18 points in the first quarter to take an early 18-point lead. This proved to be crucial as they leaked 35 points in the fourth quarter to see their lead get cut to just one point in the final minute of the game. Duncan Robinson had a night to forget as he shot just one of nine from the field for his two points.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great shape as they’ve won nine of their last 14 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Nets in a 106-102 home win on Tuesday. Mark Williams led the team with an efficient 27 points on 13 of 16 shooting, Dillon Brooks added 26 points on nine of 15 shooting while Grayson Allen chipped in with 18 points and six assists. As a team, the Suns shot 56 percent from the field and a miserly five of 20 from the 3-point line as they squandered an early 12-point lead and trailed the Nets late in the fourth quarter. They played excellent defense to limit the Nets to just two points in the final 3:32 to escape with the narrow win at home.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won 19 of their last 20 home games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites following a road win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in five of their last six games against the Pistons.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won 10 of their last 11 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have lost four of their last five games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Pistons and Suns.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Pistons’ last 10 night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (66.0%) this season.
- Grayson Allen is one of only eight players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (420) of any player in the league this season.
- Cade Cunningham has recorded three games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.3).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.9).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.5).
Suns vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are keeping an eye on Caris LeVert who is questionable with an illness, while the Suns have ruled out Devin Booker. They are also keeping an eye on Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie who are both questionable for this one. This is another game where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Suns who are already shorthanded. The Pistons are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, they are relatively healthy and would have a major edge in this matchup if the Suns’ Green and Gillespie both sit out. The line is short, so I will stick with the Pistons to maintain their momentum with another win and cover in this one.