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Two sliding squads square off when the Phoenix Suns (2-4) visit the Detroit Pistons (2-4) on November 5, 2023. The Suns will aim to break a three-game losing run versus the Pistons, losers of three in a row.
The Suns hit the court as 5.5-point favorites against the Pistons. The point total for the game is set at 222.5.
Suns vs. Pistons Odds
Point Spread for Suns vs. Pistons
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Suns as the favorite.
Phoenix vs. Detroit Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Phoenix has -230 odds to win the game, while Detroit is listed at +190 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 222.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: BSDE
Suns vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Suns are 3-3-0 against the spread this season. Phoenix has won one of the three games it has played as the favorite this season. Games involving the Suns have hit the over three times this season.
The Pistons are 3-3-0 against the spread this season. Detroit has come away with two wins in the five contests it has been listed as the underdog this season. Pistons games have gone over the total three times this season.
Suns vs. Pistons Key Players to Watch
Suns
Kevin Durant averages 27.7 points, 8.7 boards and 4.0 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.0 block. Jusuf Nurkic’s numbers on the season are 9.3 points, 4.0 assists and 10.0 boards per contest. Eric Gordon is posting 15.3 points, 1.7 assists and 2.7 boards per contest. Jordan Goodwin’s numbers on the season are 9.3 points, 3.3 assists and 5.0 boards per game.
Pistons
Jalen Duren’s averages for the season are 18.0 points, 15.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists, making 80.0% of his shots from the field (fourth in league). Cade Cunningham adds 22.3 points per game, plus 3.0 boards and 8.3 assists. Ausar Thompson averages 6.3 points, 10.7 boards and 4.7 assists, making 26.1% of his shots from the floor. Isaiah Stewart’s averages for the season are 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists, making 50.0% of his shots from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 triples per game.
What you need to know about the Suns
The Suns are averaging 110.7 points per game (18th-ranked in NBA) this year, while giving up 111.2 points per contest (14th-ranked). The Suns are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game (16th-ranked in league). They are ceding 44.2 rebounds per contest (14th-ranked). The Suns rank 19th in the NBA with 24.5 assists per game.
Phoenix is sinking 12.2 treys per game (14th-ranked in NBA) this year, while putting up a 35.3% three-point percentage (17th-ranked). Phoenix ranks 12th in the NBA with 11.7 three-pointers allowed per game so far this year. Meanwhile, it ranks eighth with a 32.9% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
What you need to know about the Pistons
In 2023-24, the Pistons are 19th in the league on offense (110.0 points scored per game) and 11th on defense (110.5 points allowed). Detroit is the third-best squad in the league in rebounds per game (48.2) and second-best in rebounds conceded (40.8). This season the Pistons are ranked sixth in the league in assists at 28.3 per game.
Beyond the arc, the Pistons are 17th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (12.0). They are seventh in 3-point percentage at 38.9%. Detroit is the third-best squad in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded (10.0 per game) and 21st in 3-point percentage defensively (37.7%).
Suns vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Suns, and we project that Pistons will cover the spread (Suns -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 222.5 points.
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