The Detroit Pistons (19-41), in the third game of a four-game road trip, take on the Phoenix Suns (24-35) Friday. The Suns play their second game of a six-game homestand. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix. We analyze the Pistons-Suns odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Pistons at Suns: Key injuries
Pistons
- F Blake Griffin (knee) out
- SG Luke Kennard (knee) out
- SG Bruce Brown (knee) questionable
- SF Sekou Doumbouya (calf) probable
Suns
- PF Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
- SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) out
Pistons at Suns: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Suns 110, Pistons 97
Moneyline (ML)
The Pistons (+260) have lost seven games in a row. Their last win was at home against these same Suns (-333). Detroit is 8-21 on the road this season and has lost its last seven on the road. Phoenix is coming off a 10-point loss at home to the Los Angeles Clippers but has been playing better basketball since the All-Star break, going 2-2. Overall, the Suns are 11-19 at home and 9-9 at home when they are favored. They are still adjusting to the recent loss of Oubre, who is likely out for the rest of the season with a torn meniscus.
Detroit is struggling and the Suns are trying to stay relevant in the Western Conference, trying to get close to the eight seed. We’ll PASS on the moneyline play as there isn’t any value in the low odds for the Suns. Look to the spread.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Suns enter this game favored by 7.5 points. They are 11-18 ATS at home overall this season. They have covered in only six of 18 games at home in which they are favored. Meanwhile, the Pistons are 11-18-1 ATS on the road and 8-14-1 ATS as road underdogs.
Take the SUNS (-7.5, -110) to win by at least 8 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 219.5 points. The two teams combined for 224 points when they last played each other. Phoenix’s games have hit the Over only once in the last six contests. Detroit’s games have gone Under in five of its last seven. The Pistons have failed to reach 100 points in three of their last six games. Take the UNDER 219.5 (-110).
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