Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday January 15 2026
Phoenix vs Detroit picks headline this non-conference matchup as the Pistons play at home with extra rest and a chance to extend one of the quietest under streaks in the league. With Detroit trending toward defense-first wins and Phoenix dealing with key injury questions, I am breaking this one down as part of my latest NBA picks.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Detroit -6.5
- Total Pick: Under 222
- Projected Final Score: Detroit 111, Phoenix 104
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Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Phoenix vs Detroit
- Phoenix has won eight of the last nine meetings in this matchup, including the most recent meeting in January 2025.
- Detroit has not played since Saturday and enters this game well-rested.
- Detroit’s last seven games have all stayed under the total.
- During that seven-game stretch, Detroit has allowed an average of just 103.9 points per game.
- Phoenix is 10-4 straight-up and 12-2 against the spread over its last 14 games despite the loss in Miami.
- Detroit is just 5-12 against the spread as a favorite since November 24.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Date | Time | Phoenix | Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15 | 12:43:25AM | +6.5 (-106) | -6.5 (-114) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Phoenix | Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14 | 05:41:13PM | +6.5 (-108) | -6.5 (-112) |
| 01/14 | 06:12:15PM | +6.5 (-105) | -6.5 (-115) |
| 01/15 | 12:43:25AM | +6.5 (-106) | -6.5 (-114) |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14 | 05:41:14PM | 220 (-105) | 220 (-115) |
| 01/14 | 06:45:04PM | 220 (-110) | 220 (-110) |
| 01/15 | 12:32:58AM | 223 (-108) | 223 (-112) |
Phoenix vs Detroit Game Preview and Analysis
Phoenix comes into this game after seeing its hot streak snapped with a road loss in Miami. Even with that setback, the Suns have been one of the league’s most profitable teams over the past month, covering the spread in 12 of their last 14 games. The issue here is context. Phoenix has struggled when stepping up in class, and this matchup comes with a major injury variable.
Devin Booker is listed as questionable after suffering an ankle injury on Tuesday. He still posted 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in that loss, but he landed awkwardly and his mobility is the biggest swing factor on the board. If Booker is limited, Phoenix’s offense loses its primary stabilizer.
Detroit, meanwhile, is quietly setting the tone defensively. The Pistons have leaned into slower, controlled games, and that has produced seven straight unders. They are not built to blow teams out, but they are built to grind.
Detroit is also expecting reinforcements. Jalen Duren is listed as probable after missing time with an ankle injury, and his return improves rim protection and rebounding. With Isaiah Stewart and Tobias Harris also listed as probable, Detroit is close to full strength and positioned to string together wins before the All-Star break.
Key Injuries and Notes PHX vs DET
- Devin Booker is listed as questionable for Phoenix after suffering an ankle injury on Tuesday.
- Jalen Duren is listed as probable for Detroit after missing time with an ankle injury.
- Isaiah Stewart and Tobias Harris are also listed as probable for Detroit.
Final Score Prediction
Detroit 111, Phoenix 104
ATS and Total Picks
- ATS Pick: Detroit -6.5
- Total Pick: Under 222
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