Teams looking to get back on track meet on Sunday afternoon when the Phoenix Suns battle the Detroit Pistons in a key interconference matchup. The Suns (2-4), who have lost three in a row, are just 1-2 on the road in 2023. The Pistons (2-4), who have also dropped three in a row, are 1-1 on their home floor. Phoenix has reached the NBA playoffs the past three seasons, while Detroit last reached the postseason in 2018-19.
Tip-off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is set for 3 p.m. ET. Phoenix leads the all-time series 72-71 and has won the last five meetings. The Suns are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Suns vs. Pistons odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 221.5. Before making any Pistons vs. Suns picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five seasons. The model enters Week 2 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a 77-41 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Suns vs. Pistons and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Sixers vs. Suns:
Suns vs. Pistons spread: Phoenix -5.5
Suns vs. Pistons over/under: 221.5 points
Suns vs. Pistons money line: Phoenix -224, Detroit +183
PHO: The Suns are 3-3 against the spread this season
DET: The Pistons have hit the second quarter money line in 38 of their last 75 games (+16.05 units)
Suns vs. Pistons picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Suns can cover
Guard Devin Booker, who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is a game-time decision after missing Saturday’s game at Philadelphia. Booker leads the Suns in scoring at 31.5 points per game and is averaging 10.5 assists and 7.5 rebounds. He scored 31 points and dished out 13 assists in Thursday’s 132-121 loss against San Antonio. In 11 career games against Detroit, Booker is averaging 23.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Also powering the Suns is forward Kevin Durant. In five games, all starts, Durant is averaging 27.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, four assists and one block. He has recorded two double-doubles, including a 39-point and 11-rebound effort against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 100-95 loss on Oct. 26. In 15 career games against the Pistons, Durant is averaging 32.7 points, seven rebounds and 5.9 assists. See which team to pick here.
Why the Pistons can cover
Point guard Cade Cunningham continues to lead the Detroit offense. In six games, he has two double-doubles, including a 22-point and 11-assist performance in Thursday’s loss at New Orleans. Cunningham has reached 30 points twice and has not scored fewer than 12 points in any game. The former Oklahoma State standout has faced the Suns twice in his career and is averaging 20 points and 4.5 assists per game.
Guard Alec Burks is listed as questionable with a forearm injury and is a game-time decision. In four games this year, Burks is averaging 15 points, second-best on the team, as well as 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He scored a season-high 24 points in a 111-99 win at Charlotte on Oct. 27. In 18 career games against Phoenix, Burks is averaging 9.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Suns vs. Pistons picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 221 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Pistons vs. Suns, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 77-41 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, and find out.
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