Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 8, 2024
The Detroit Pistons will host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday for their preseason matchup. This will be both teams' second preseason game ahead of the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The Pistons made several changes to their team in the offseason in hopes of ending their five-year playoff drought, having placed close to the bottom of the standings each season.
They have made changes in leadership along with a refreshed roster look by acquiring Tobias Harris in free agency. They also added Tim Hardaway Jr., Paul Reed and Wendell Moore Jr. to the team.
Meanwhile, the Suns bolstered their roster depth with the offseason acquisition of big man Mason Plumlee and point guards Tyus Jones and Monte Morris.
Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons: Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Odds and Prediction
The Suns vs Pistons NBA preseason matchup is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the Breslin Center in Michigan. The game will be regionally aired on BSDET and can also be live-streamed via NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Suns (2.43) vs Pistons (1.50)
Spread: Suns +4 (-110) vs Pistons -4 (-110)
Total (O/U): 222.5
Note: The odds could change close to the game.
Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons: Preview
The Suns are coming off a 118-114 victory against the LA Lakers in their first preseason game on Sunday. Josh Okogie led the team's victory charge off the bench with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals while the starters played limited minutes.
Meanwhile, the Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 120-87 in their first preseason game on Sunday. Jaden Ivey led their winning effort with 22 points, two rebounds, one assist and one block.
Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons: Predicted Starting Lineups
The Suns are projected to use a starting lineup of Devin Booker (G), Bradley Beal (G), Tyus Jones (G), Kevin Durant (F) and Mason Plumlee (C) for their second preseason matchup.
Meanwhile, the Pistons will likely deploy a starting lineup of Cade Cunningham (G), Jaden Ivey (G), Tobias Harris (F), Tim Hardaway Jr. (F), and Jalen Duren (C).
Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons: Prediction
While the Suns boast a better starting lineup, both teams' starters will likely be limited in playtime given that the coaches would not risk them for a preseason game win.
With that in mind, Detroit is favored to win as the Suns heavily rely on their big three players while the Pistons have talent spread out in its depth.