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Summary

The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, in strong form, are poised to challenge a significantly shorthanded Phoenix Suns team, who will be without star Devin Booker due to an ankle injury. This marks the second time this season the Pistons have faced and defeated the Suns without Booker, setting the stage for a projected slow-paced, physical, and low-scoring affair where the Pistons' star Cade Cunningham holds a distinct advantage.

Key Points
  • The Phoenix Suns are severely impacted by injuries, most notably the absence of their leading scorer and primary playmaker, Devin Booker, who is out with an ankle injury.
  • The Detroit Pistons are in excellent form, leading the Eastern Conference and having won nine of their last eleven games, including a previous 108-105 victory over the Suns when Booker was also sidelined.
  • Pistons' star Cade Cunningham (25.3 PPG, 9.8 APG) holds a clear advantage in the star player matchup, with Booker sidelined for the Suns.
  • The game is projected to be a slow-paced, physical, and inside-focused contest, with a strong lean towards the total points going under the 214.5 mark.
  • While the Pistons are favored, they face a significant fatigue factor due to their recent schedule, potentially giving the Suns a slight rest advantage.
Team Form
Phoenix Suns
Record28-19
Last 5W-L-L-U-U
StreakWon 1
HomeHome: 15-6
average
VS
Unknown Team
Record0-0
Last 5U-U-U-U-U
StreakN/A
AwayAway: 0-0
average

No analysis provided.

Injury Report
Phoenix Suns high impact
  • Devin Booker out Ankle
  • Collin Gillespie questionable Hand
  • Isaiah Livers questionable Illness
  • Jalen Green questionable Hamstring
Detroit Pistons low impact
  • Caris LeVert questionable Illness
  • Isaac Jones out G League - On Assignment
  • Wendell Moore Jr. out G League - Two-Way
  • Tolu Smith out G League - Two-Way

The Phoenix Suns are significantly more affected by injuries, primarily due to the absence of their leading scorer and primary playmaker, Devin Booker, who is out with an ankle injury. This is a major blow to their offense and playmaking, as highlighted by their previous loss to the Pistons without him. The questionable status of Collin Gillespie, Isaiah Livers, and Jalen Green further compounds their depth issues. The Detroit Pistons, while having Caris LeVert questionable, have their other absent players on G League assignments, which has minimal impact on their main rotation.

Head-to-Head
Recent Meetings Pistons defeated Suns 108-105 on January 15, 2026
Trend Not enough data to establish a trend

The provided research data only mentions one recent head-to-head meeting between the Detroit Pistons and the Phoenix Suns. In that game, played on January 15, 2026, the Pistons defeated the Suns 108-105. Devin Booker was also absent for the Suns in that previous matchup. With only one game's result available, it is not possible to identify any trends or determine if either team dominates this matchup.

Betting Lines
Spread Suns +4.5
Total O/U 214.5
Moneyline Suns +150 / Pistons -180
Movement Specific line movement from opening odds is not readily available in the provided search results.

The Detroit Pistons are favored by 4.5 points, with the total set at 214.5. The moneyline has the Suns at +150 and the Pistons at -180.

Prediction
Detroit Pistons -4.5
high confidence

The Detroit Pistons enter this game in superior form and have a proven track record of defeating the Phoenix Suns without Devin Booker, who is once again sidelined. Cade Cunningham provides a significant offensive and playmaking advantage, and despite the Pistons facing a fatigue factor, Booker's absence is too critical for the Suns to overcome easily. The projected slow pace and low-scoring nature of the game further favor the Pistons' ability to control the tempo and exploit the Suns' diminished offensive firepower.