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Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons: preview and win probability

Phoenix Suns visit Detroit Pistons. Suns are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Pistons are 1-0 and have gone L-L-W-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Pistons: about 78% to win, with a projected score of Phoenix Suns 110, Detroit Pistons 118. A win for Suns would count as a real upset. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. The series is even, and the average margin has been 2.7 points in favor of Suns.

On the injury report, Elijah Harkless (DET), Isaac Jones (DET), Ugonna Onyenso (DET), and Mark Williams (PHX) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Pistons come in with the better recent form (2 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pistons.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Jan 29: DET 96, PHX 114
  • Jan 15: PHX 105, DET 108
  • Jan 18: PHX 125, DET 121
  • Dec 21: DET 133, PHX 125

Injury report

Phoenix Suns
  • Mark Williams Out · back Feb 3
  • Luke Kennard Day to day · back Oct 24
  • Oso Ighodaro Day to day · back Oct 24
Detroit Pistons
  • Taurean Prince Available
  • Elijah Harkless Out
  • Isaac Jones Out
  • Ugonna Onyenso Out

Win probability

22%
78%
SunsPistons

Projected score: Suns 110, Pistons 118

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

PHXDET
Record0-11-0
Last 5LLLLLLLWLW
Points per game83121
Allowed per game124113
Days of rest––
Rating15061622

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