The Suns will play the Pistons on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons will tip-off on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Phoenix Suns come to this game with a 89.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 90.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns currently have a 7-12 away team record. They now rank 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 10-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Phoenix Suns currently rank 13th (112.9) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 14th, averaging 112.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.2 points against the Phoenix Suns, ranking them 11th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Phoenix Suns currently have a 5-4 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 1-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Phoenix Suns have a 20-20 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 21-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball fans! The Phoenix Suns be facing the Detroit Pistons...in a fierce battle on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Get ready!
The Detroit Pistons venue be filled with excitement and anticipation...as these two teams clash in another thrilling matchup of the season.
The Suns stand at 20-20 overall, while the Pistons be at 21-20...with both teams hungry for victory. It be a showdown ye won't want to miss.
Phoenix leads the Western Pacific Division with a 5-4 record...while Detroit struggles in the Eastern Central Division at 1-6. Expect a close match.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below. Hoist the anchor and set sail for a night of NBA action!
Best Suns at Pistons Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Phoenix Suns are -1.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +1.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Phoenix Suns are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Suns
Pistons
1/18/25 4:10pm EST | -1.5 -105+1.5 -115 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Phoenix Suns favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Suns
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/18/25 4:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Devin Booker
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -120Bet |
Nick Richards
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u -105Bet |
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Royce O Neale
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Ryan Dunn
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Tobias Harris
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Tyus Jones
Points Scored
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 41.5 u -11541.5 o -115Bet |
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Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 39.5 u -12039.5 o -115Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 37.5 u -11037.5 o -120Bet |
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Nick Richards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -120Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at DET 1/18/25 4:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +24.0 | 22-19 | 22-19 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
| e - Phoenix Suns | 36 | 46 | 0.439 | +32.0 | 24-17 | 12-29 | 9-7 | 22-30 | 113.6 | 116.6 | -3.0 | L1 | 1-9 |
Phoenix Suns & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Phoenix Suns & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.