The Detroit Pistons will host the Western Conference’s Phoenix Suns at The Palace at Auburn Hills. The Suns own the most recent win in this series in the Desert when the Suns defeated the Pistons 107-100 on November 9th, 2016. Previous to this, the Pistons had won three in a row against Phoenix. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:35 PM and is set to be broadcasted on FSN for regional audiences.
Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons Overview
Both teams enter on three-game losing streaks. For Detroit in particular this is rather disconcerting considering a potential playoff berth is on the line for the Pistons as a wildcard. For Phoenix, they are more concerned with lottery pick at this point as their season has been all but laid to rest, long ago. Despite their overall struggles, the Suns offense has been explosive as usual. The Suns average 107.4 points per game (9th overall) and they are excellent are creating second chance opportunities as they are rated sixth in the league in offensive rebounds.
Phoenix at Detroit Key Betting Trends
- Phoenix enters this contest at 22-47 SU while posting a 34-34 record against the spread.
- Overall, the Suns have been quite undervalued given the fact they are one of the worst teams in the NBA overall, sitting 14th in the Western Conference standings.
- Detroit enters the affair at 33-36 both straight up and against the spread.
- The Suns are 9-24 SU away from Phoenix this season.
Public Money Consensus
In the early stages, we have seen a huge lean on the Pistons as 91% of the public fancy Detroit. On the Money Line, Phoenix enters as a +447 road underdog in contrast to Detroit who comes in as a heavy -600 home favorite. The Over/Under is currently sitting at 213.5 after dropping by a point thanks to initial action on the Under. 64% of the consensus like the Under in this contest.
