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Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026
Detroit should look a lot closer to full strength on Thursday, and that matters because the Pistons have built their East-leading resume on consistency and physicality. Cade Cunningham is trending back, and getting the frontcourt rotation healthier raises Detroit’s floor on both ends.
Phoenix opens a long road trip in a tricky spot. The Suns can score with anyone when Devin Booker is right, but his ankle status is the swing variable that changes how you price Phoenix’s half-court ceiling and late-game shot creation.
This game sets up as Detroit’s control vs Phoenix’s shot-making. If the Pistons dictate pace and win the paint possessions, they’re built to cover. If Phoenix hits early threes and keeps Detroit out of transition, the dog becomes live.
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Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | +225 | +6.5 (-102) | O 222.5 (-112) |
| Detroit Pistons | -278 | -6.5 (-118) | U 222.5 (-108) |
Phoenix Suns Betting Form
Phoenix has been profitable when it protects the ball and gets to its spacing early, but the road profile is always more fragile when the primary creator is less than 100%. If Booker is limited, Phoenix has to win with cleaner possessions and shot volume, not late-clock hero possessions.
Injury Report: Devin Booker is listed as game-time with an ankle issue, with Royce O’Neale and Nigel Hayes-Davis also showing game-time status.
For matchup context, recent results, and splits, use the Phoenix Suns team page.
Los Angeles Lakers
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Charlotte Hornets
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Jan 15, 2026 22:40 EST
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-4.50 -110
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+4.50 -110
o+232.50-110
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u+232.50-110
-189
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+160
Golden State Warriors
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New York Knicks
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Jan 15, 2026 22:10 EST
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-3.00 -110
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+3.00 -110
o+232.50-110
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u+232.50-110
-147
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+126
Portland Trail Blazers
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Atlanta Hawks
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Jan 15, 2026 22:10 EST
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+4.00 -110
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-4.00 -110
o+228.50-110
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u+228.50-110
+152
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-179
Detroit Pistons Betting Form
Detroit’s advantage is that it can win games multiple ways. If the Pistons are healthy in the frontcourt, they can control the glass, punish switches, and keep opponents from getting comfortable at the rim. That’s how favorites create margin without needing a huge shooting night.
This is also a strong “response” spot after a tight loss, because Detroit’s best trait is returning to its defensive identity and making opponents work for every bucket. If Cunningham is cleared without restriction, Detroit’s late-game offense becomes far more stable.
Injury Report: Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Isaiah Stewart are listed as game-time on the latest report.
For Detroit form and home splits, use the Detroit Pistons team page.
Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Matchup Breakdown
Detroit is favored because it owns the cleaner possession profile at home and can win the paint battle without overcommitting help. That’s the blueprint against a Phoenix team that wants to create threes off drive-and-kick and punish teams that lose assignments.
Phoenix’s best path is shooting plus ball security. If the Suns keep turnovers down and get a normal Booker game, they can keep this within the number because Detroit won’t want to turn it into a pure track meet. The total is telling you the market expects control, not chaos. If Detroit’s frontcourt is back and Phoenix is slightly limited offensively, the under fits the most common game script. If Booker is fully cleared and Phoenix’s spacing is sharp, the over becomes more realistic because Detroit can score efficiently at home.
Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Predictions and Best Bets
I’m leaning Detroit here because the number is still under two possessions and the Pistons’ best edge is consistency across four quarters. With Booker listed game-time and Detroit trending healthier, the Pistons have the cleaner path to controlling the second half and creating margin with defense and rebounding.
Best Bet: Pistons -6.5 (-118)
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