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Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Stats

Date: Thu 17 Dec 2026
Tip-off: 00:00
Scheduled
Position#9
Record8-4
FormLLWWL
Points / game115.7
Allowed / game110.2
vs
Form · last 5 games
4.8/10
Around normal
5.1/10
Around normal
Position#18
Record5-6
FormWWLWW
Points / game111.7
Allowed / game116.1
USANBA· Little Caesars Arena
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Detroit Pistons v Phoenix Suns
16 Dec 2026
DET v PHX
upcoming
15 Jan 2026
DET108
PHX105
18 Jan 2025
DET121
PHX125
05 Nov 2023
DET106
PHX120
04 Feb 2023
DET100
PHX116
16 Jan 2022
DET108
PHX135
08 Jan 2021
DET110
PHX105
05 Feb 2020
DET116
PHX108
25 Nov 2018
DET118
PHX107
29 Nov 2017
DET131
PHX107
19 Mar 2017
DET112
PHX95
02 Dec 2015
DET127
PHX122
19 Nov 2014
DET86
PHX88
11 Jan 2014
DET110
PHX108
28 Nov 2012
DET117
PHX77
22 Jan 2011
DET75
PHX74
02 Apr 2010
DET94
PHX109
08 Feb 2009
DET97
PHX107
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Detroit Pistons win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
W
106-93
106
93
+13
99avg 108
A25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
97-111
97
111
-14
84avg 108
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
97-89
97
89
+8
90avg 108
H28/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
110-94
110
94
+16
99avg 108
A30/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
124-91
124
91
+33
122avg 108
A03/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
106-112
106
112
-6
99avg 108
H05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
116-121
116
121
-5
105avg 108
H08/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
122-111
122
111
+11
118avg 108
H10/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
144-140 OT
144
140
+4
135avg 108
A13/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
117-137
117
137
-20
108avg 108
A15/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-22
22-22
23-25
27-24
38-25
12-26
13-37
34-23
21-22
23-29
32-19
21-19
21-28
35-21
36-17
18-28
27-24
38-30
33-21
26-16
21-29
21-27
33-35
31-21
14-38
34-23
33-27
35-33
31-32
37-26
35-29
19-24
33-32
31-29
30-29
27-31
39-37
21-31
26-35
31-34
223.8Avg total
113.9Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (12)115.7110.2225.9+5.467%
Season at home (5)112.4109.2221.6+3.260%
Season away (7)118.0111.0229.0+7.071%
Last 10 (10)113.9109.9223.8+4.060%
Last 5 (5)121.0124.2245.2-3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)121.0113.0234.0+8.0100%
vs Similar (5)108.6107.4216.0+1.240%
vs Weaker ◀ (24)112.0107.2219.2+4.862%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
131-122
131
122
+9
133avg 101
H25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#12
L
114-125
114
125
-11
102avg 101
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#10
L
120-127
120
127
-7
117avg 101
H31/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
113-116
113
116
-3
104avg 101
A03/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
119-132
119
132
-13
105avg 101
H05/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
117-104
117
104
+13
110avg 101
H06/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
102-99
102
99
+3
100avg 101
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
96-122
96
122
-26
76avg 101
H10/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#25
W
133-110
133
110
+23
131avg 101
H11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
101-96
101
96
+5
82avg 101
H13/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-25
35-29
45-38
29-30
27-33
26-34
32-32
29-26
37-32
30-39
26-32
27-24
31-19
26-32
36-42
20-23
34-29
25-43
26-32
34-28
33-26
30-25
33-22
21-31
35-23
12-24
29-28
26-24
25-31
21-30
22-32
28-29
29-18
35-29
35-25
34-38
28-22
27-28
17-26
29-20
229.9Avg total
114.6Scored
115.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)111.7116.1227.8-4.445%
Season at home (8)114.9114.0228.9+0.962%
Season away (3)103.3121.7225.0-18.30%
Last 10 (10)114.6115.3229.9-0.750%
Last 5 (5)109.8106.2216.0+3.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)109.6118.7228.4-9.121%
vs Similar (10)111.0110.9221.9+0.140%
vs Weaker (6)117.2105.8223.0+11.383%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: +4.3+4.3Q2Q2: +1.0+1.0Q2: -4.6-4.6Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +0.4+0.4
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: +4.3+4.3Q2Q2: +1.0+1.0Q2: -4.6-4.6Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +0.4+0.4
Detroit PistonsPhoenix Suns
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A25/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#16
L
50-51
50
51
-1
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
44-51
44
51
-7
H28/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
56-49
56
49
+7
A30/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A03/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
42-56
42
56
-14
H05/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
48-61
48
61
-13
H08/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
68-58
68
58
+10
H10/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
64-61
64
61
+3
A13/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
60-68
60
68
-8
A15/11
NBA
110.6Avg total
55.3Scored
55.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.255.8112.1+0.453%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.654.0108.6+0.650%-
Last 30 away (16)57.657.4115.1+0.256%-
Last 10 (10)55.355.3110.6+0.050%-
Last 5 (5)56.460.8117.2-4.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)45.058.0103.0-13.00%-
vs Similar (5)52.855.4108.2-2.640%-
vs Weaker ◀ (24)57.455.8113.2+1.658%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
57-54
57
54
+3
H25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#12
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#10
L
67-71
67
71
-4
H31/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A03/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
59-72
59
72
-13
H05/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
63-51
63
51
+12
H06/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H08/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#1
L
46-61
46
61
-15
H10/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#25
W
64-47
64
47
+17
H11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H13/11
NBA
113.9Avg total
56.8Scored
57.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.658.6116.2-1.047%-
Last 30 at home (18)58.756.9115.6+1.850%-
Last 30 away (12)55.961.2117.1-5.242%-
Last 10 (10)56.857.1113.9-0.350%-
Last 5 (5)55.051.2106.2+3.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (14)55.461.9117.2-6.529%-
vs Similar (10)58.357.0115.3+1.350%-
vs Weaker (6)61.553.7115.2+7.883%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 116.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.3 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.6 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.027.9
52.6%
54.0%55.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.113.1
35.3%
35.1%39.3
🏀 Free throws27.421.6
78.8%
77.3%21.6
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 109.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.026.3
56.0%
54.0%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.714.3
36.0%
35.1%42.9
🏀 Free throws18.014.3
79.4%
77.3%14.3
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 17 Dec 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Detroit Pistons
LWWLLWWWLW
Phoenix Suns
WWLWWLLLLW
#9
League position
#18
+2.3
Net rating
-3.5
110.8
Offensive rating
110.0
108.5
Defensive rating
113.5
52.8%
Effective FG%
55.1%
51.6%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
13.1%
Turnover %
13.9%
30.2%
Off. rebound %
29.2%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.21
35.3%
3-point %
36.0%
66.8%
Assist %
62.8%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence110.8 · 110.0Defence108.5 · 113.5Shooting52.8% · 55.1%3-point %35.3% · 36.0%Ball care13.1% · 13.9%Off. rebounds30.2% · 29.2%Free throws0.30 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Detroit Pistons   ■ Phoenix Suns
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
2
Detroit Pistons wins
8
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/11/26AMiami Heat117-137
13/11/26AWashington Wizards144-140 OT
10/11/26HWashington Wizards122-111
08/11/26HLos Angeles Lakers116-121
05/11/26HPhiladelphia 76ers106-112
03/11/26ACharlotte Hornets124-91
30/10/26ABrooklyn Nets110-94
28/10/26HCharlotte Hornets97-89
28/10/26ANew York Knicks97-111
25/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers106-93
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/11/26HCharlotte Hornets101-96
11/11/26HLos Angeles Clippers133-110
10/11/26HSan Antonio Spurs96-122
08/11/26HHouston Rockets102-99
06/11/26HOrlando Magic117-104
05/11/26HPortland Trail Blazers119-132
03/11/26AGolden State Warriors113-116
31/10/26HDenver Nuggets120-127
27/10/26AOklahoma City Thunder114-125
25/10/26HGolden State Warriors131-122

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Detroit Pistons
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL67%
HomeWWLLW60%
AwayLWWWL71%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1257
Win %67%60%71%
Points / game115.7112.4118.0
Allowed / game110.2109.2111.0
Point differential+5.4+3.2+7.0
Avg total225.9221.6229.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+42%20%57%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)0% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %8%0%14%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW45%
HomeWWLWW62%
AwayLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1183
Win %45%62%0%
Points / game111.7114.9103.3
Allowed / game116.1114.0121.7
Point differential-4.4+0.9-18.3
Avg total227.8228.9225.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%25%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)100% (2)0% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 San Antonio Spurs1311285%119.5106.2+13.2
2 Los Angeles Lakers1311285%122.2114.2+7.9
3 Boston Celtics1210283%114.2103.1+11.2
4 Philadelphia 76ers1411379%112.6110.4+2.1
5 Houston Rockets1310377%116.2107.4+8.8
6 Portland Trail Blazers129375%119.6111.8+7.8
7 Minnesota Timberwolves139469%118.3106.8+11.5
8 Memphis Grizzlies139469%120.6111.7+8.9
9 Detroit Pistons128467%115.7110.2+5.4
10 Denver Nuggets117464%114.6112.8+1.8
11 Golden State Warriors138562%116.7112.4+4.3
12 Oklahoma City Thunder138562%111.2107.4+3.8
13 Atlanta Hawks137654%118.2116.8+1.3
14 Dallas Mavericks137654%113.5113.3+0.2
15 Miami Heat137654%118.7119.8-1.2
16 New York Knicks126650%109.8103.7+6.1
17 Cleveland Cavaliers147750%117.5115.9+1.6
18 Phoenix Suns115645%111.7116.1-4.4
19 Toronto Raptors125742%114.2112.8+1.4
20 Orlando Magic125742%108.3112.8-4.4
21 Indiana Pacers145936%112.1114.5-2.4
22 Charlotte Hornets124833%98.6109.6-11.0
23 Washington Wizards134931%110.0115.8-5.8
24 New Orleans Pelicans1441029%115.9124.9-9.1
25 Los Angeles Clippers113827%112.3117.5-5.3
26 Brooklyn Nets123925%110.2116.4-6.2
27 Chicago Bulls123925%114.6125.9-11.3
28 Sacramento Kings121118%108.2120.9-12.8
29 Utah Jazz131128%107.5118.6-11.2
30 Milwaukee Bucks131128%106.2120.2-14.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.
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