
Pistons vs Suns Prediction 1/18/25 NBA Picks Today
Phoenix Suns (20-20) vs. Detroit Pistons (21-20)
January 18, 2025 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +1.5; Over/Under: 227.5
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The Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons meet Saturday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Wizards, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Cavs, Nets, and Wizards next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.1 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Knicks, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Rockets, Hawks, and Magic next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Pistons have lost 17 of their last 18 day games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Suns have won seven of their last eight games against the Pistons.
- The road team has covered the spread in six of the last seven games between the Suns and Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last nine day games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last five games as favorites following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Pistons vs Suns Injury Report
The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic due to an illness. Bradley Beal is doubtful with an ankle injury.
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.
Pistons vs Suns Prediction
The Detroit Pistons continue to win games, and they keep getting disrespected by oddsmakers. The Pistons have won seven of their last 10 games. The Suns continue to underachieve, and their 13-26-1 ATS record is the worst in the NBA. Also, not having Nurkic or Beal doesn’t make the Suns any more attractive. The Suns are 7-12 SU on the road this season. The Suns are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as a favorite. I just don’t have much interest in the Suns these days, especially on the road or in my favorite role. At home and healthy for the most part, I’ll grab the bucket with the Pistons.