Pistons vs. Suns Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
- NBA Odds
The Phoenix Suns will meet the Detroit Pistons in NBA action on Saturday at Footprint Center, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen are expected to lead the way for the Suns, while the Pistons have Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to identify the best Pistons vs. Suns bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Suns will likely defeat the Pistons with a projected final score of 114-110.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pistons vs. Suns Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pistons vs. Suns picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pistons vs. Suns Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Footprint Center
- Spread: Pistons +5.5 / Suns -5.5
- Moneyline: Pistons +190 / Suns -225
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 225 Points (-108/-110)
Pistons +5.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pistons have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Suns have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Pistons +5.5, presenting a favorable 1.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 225 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 225, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% likelihood that the total will go over 225 points.
Pistons vs. Suns Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Detroit Pistons at +190 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Phoenix Suns are available at -225 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Suns are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 66% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Suns are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +190 odds on the Pistons moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pistons vs. Suns
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Pistons vs. Suns matchup.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 24 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| Jaden Ivey | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Tobias Harris | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Malik Beasley | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Jalen Duren | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+135)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pistons is on Cade Cunningham to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.4% on the +135 odds offered by DraftKings.
Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 27 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Bradley Beal | 19 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Grayson Allen | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Royce O'Neale | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyus Jones | 11 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Jusuf Nurkic Over 1.5 Assists (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic Over 1.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Suns is on Jusuf Nurkic to record over 1.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 assists, giving us an edge of 18.2% on the +120 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pistons vs. Suns Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pistons vs. Suns trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jaden Ivey Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jaden Ivey has recorded at least one steal in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of -160 (62% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 Total Assists
Cade Cunningham has had more than 9.5 assists in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 9.5 assists again at odds of +116 (46%), available at FanDuel.
Cade Cunningham Over 22.5 Points Scored
Cade Cunningham has scored more than 22.5 points in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can bet on him to record over 22.5 points again at odds of -120 (55%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jusuf Nurkic of the Suns to record over 1.5 assists, with a projection of 4 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Pistons +5.5 to cover.
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