Detroit Pistons at Phoenix Suns NBA Picks & Predictions 3/20/2018

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Talking Stick Resort Arena

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The Detroit Pistons head to Talking Stick Resort Arena to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The opening line for this game has Detroit as 3 point favorites.

The Pistons head into this matchup with a mark of 30-39. They are 4th in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of -1.7 as they are averaging 102.6 points per contest while giving up 104.3 per game. The Suns have an overall mark of 19-52. They currently are 5th in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 104.4 points per contest and giving up 113.9, which is a point differential of -9.5.

Valuable Detroit Pistons Betting Trends

The Detroit Pistons are 30-37-2 against the spread

The Detroit Pistons are 28-38-3 against the over/under

Important Phoenix Suns Betting Trends

The Phoenix Suns are 31-37-3 against the spread

The Phoenix Suns are 35-36-0 against the over/under

Key Detroit Pistons Injuries

12/27/17 PG Reggie Jackson Ankle is out indefinitely
11/25/17 F Jon Leuer Ankle is out for season

Key Phoenix Suns Injuries

10/14/17 PG Brandon Knight Knee is out for season
03/19/18 G Devin Booker Hand is "?" Tuesday vs Detroit
03/19/18 F TJ Warren Knee left last game, is doubtful Tuesday vs Detroit
03/19/18 C Tyson Chandler Neck is doubtful Tuesday vs Detroit
01/31/18 G Isaiah Canaan Foot is out for season

Player Spotlight

Andre Drummond comes into this game averaging 15 points per contest while playing 33.3 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 15.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage is 61%. Blake Griffin averages 21.6 points per contest in 34.1 minutes per game this year. He averages 5.6 assists per game and 7.4 rebounds per contest for Detroit. His field goal percentage is 43% for the season while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

T.J. Warren has scored 19.6 points per contest while playing 33 minutes per game this season for the Suns. He hauls in 5.1 rebounds per contest and has 1.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is at 76%. Devin Booker averages 24.9 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 34.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 4.5 rebounds per game and 4.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 88%.

Useful Team Statistics

Detroit averages 102.6 points per contest this year, which is 26th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -1.7 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 25th. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 6th in the NBA. They average 43.2 boards per contest and 22.5 assists per game, which ranks them 18th and 18th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 21st with 13.8 per game. The Pistons allow 104.3 points per contest which is 9th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 16th and 24th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 43.7 rebounds a game which ranks 19th, and they allow 24.9 assists per game which puts them in 27th place in the league. They force 15 turnovers per game which ranks them 24th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Phoenix is 19th in the NBA with 104.4 points per contest this season. They are 28th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -9.48. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 30th in the league. They are 12th in the NBA in rebounding with 44.1 boards per contest and 29th in assists per game with 21.1. The Suns are 5th in turnovers per contest with 15.7. The Suns give up 113.9 points per game, which ranks them 30th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 27th and 25th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 23.1 dimes allowed per game and 29th with 45.7 boards surrendered per contest. The Suns are 5th in the league in forcing turnovers with 13.5 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Pistons are 24th in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.3, and their defensive rating of 108 is ranked 19th. In terms of pace they are 21st in the league with 96.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 24th. As a team they are 26th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 17th in the league. Detroit is 21st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 10th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Phoenix is 6th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 8th in the league. The Suns are 30th in the NBA in offensive rating with 103.8, and their defensive rating of 113.2 is ranked 1st. In terms of pace they are 2nd in the league with 100.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% is 30th. As a team they are 29th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shots, ranking 22nd in the league.

Who will win tonight's Pistons/Suns NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Detroit -3

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