Pistons vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 16, 2026, 12:10AM | Published: Jan 15, 2026, 2:09PM
The Detroit Pistons will take on the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson, the Pistons are up against a Suns team that includes Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen and Collin Gillespie.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pistons vs Suns game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Detroit vs Phoenix NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pistons a 74% chance of beating the Suns at Little Caesars Arena.
Pistons vs Suns: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pistons $1.37, Suns $3.20
- Line: Pistons -7.5 ($1.91), Suns +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 218.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pistons at $1.37 and the Suns at $3.20.
The Pistons are 7.5-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 218.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pistons and the Suns have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 218.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pistons vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.37 with Bet365
- Line: Pistons -7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 218.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pistons vs Suns predictions are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Pistons vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Suns at Little Caesars Arena on Friday is the Pistons winning 112-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Phoenix game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Pistons vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pistons and Suns at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Friday 16 January 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Phoenix predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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