The Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns matchup is one of six NBA preseason games scheduled for Friday. This will be both teams’ third preseason game and a rematch of their meeting from Tuesday, which the Sun won 105-97. Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 21 points, while Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 17.
The two teams have met 145 times in the regular season, with Phoenix holding a slender 74-71 lead. Last season, they met two times, with Phoenix sweeping the series.
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Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns game details and odds
The Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns game is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT on Friday, Oct. 11, at Footprint Center. The game will stream live on NBA League Pass.
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Moneyline: Pistons (+135) vs. Suns (-160)
Spread: Pistons (+3.5) vs. Suns (-3.5)
Total (O/U): Pistons -110 (o218.5) vs. Suns -110 (u218.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed are as per available information at the time of writing.
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns preview
Despite having championship aspirations last season with the Big Three of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker, the Suns were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Phoenix finished the season with a 49-33 record, something the team will look to better this season and hope that Beal stays healthy, unlike last campaign.
The Pistons, meanwhile, had the worst record in the NBA last season, at 14-68, and finished last in the East. It was a season to forget for them, as they went on a 28-game losing streak, the longest in league history. However, after acquiring Tobias Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malik Beasley in the offseason, the Cade Cunningham-led Pistons seem poised for a far better year.
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns predicted starting lineups
The Pistons listed Tobias Harris (illness), Ausar Thompson (illness) and Bobi Klintman (calf) as day-to-day in their injury report. Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff should start:
PG: Cade Cunningham SG: Jaden Ivey SF: Tim Hardaway Jr. PF: Simone Fontecchio C: Jalen Duren
The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic (left middle finger) and Grayson Allen (personal), while Damion Lee is day-to-day after he was injured in the groin/leg area during Tuesday’s game. Phoenix coach Mike Budenholzer should start:
PG: Tyus Jones SG: Devin Booker SF: Bradley Beal PF: Kevin Durant C: Mason Plumlee
Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.
Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns prediction
The Suns are favored to win this game at home. They are 2-0 in the preseason, and that streak should continue Friday. Much like the Tuesday game between the two teams, this should be another low-scoring affair, with the team total staying under 218.5 points.
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