Pistons vs Suns Free Pick, NBA Free Pick & Predictions 1/29/25

J.A. Cavalier
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Pistons vs Suns Free Pick

The Detroit Pistons head to the Footprint Center tonight, January 29, 2026, for a Western Conference test against the Phoenix Suns in a matchup shaped heavily by momentum and availability. Detroit enters at 34–11 as a slight road favorite, carrying a four-game road winning streak that has reinforced their status as one of the league’s most consistent teams away from home.

Phoenix, meanwhile, faces this contest under far different circumstances. The Suns have been navigating significant roster turnover and injury issues, highlighted by the absence of key scorers Devin Booker and Jalen Green. Losing that level of offensive firepower places added pressure on the remaining rotation to generate scoring and maintain efficiency, particularly against an opponent known for structure and discipline.

From an analytical standpoint, this game profiles as a contrast between continuity and disruption. Detroit’s success has been built on stability, defensive execution, and the ability to control games regardless of venue. That approach travels well, especially when facing teams forced to reshuffle roles and responsibilities on short notice.

For Phoenix, home court provides some insulation, but the margin for error is slim without their primary offensive engines. How effectively the Suns can manufacture offense and keep pace with Detroit’s balanced attack will determine whether this matchup stays competitive or tilts toward the visiting Pistons as the game wears on.

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This one is screaming defense and restraint, not fireworks. Phoenix hangs its hat on defense—sixth in Defensive Rating, top three at forcing turnovers, and they play slow on purpose, bottom third in pace, dragging teams into halfcourt mud. Now remove Booker and Jalen Green, and that Suns offense isn’t just downgraded, it’s handcuffed—longer possessions, fewer creators, and a whole lot of clock bleeding just to get a decent look. Detroit fits right into that script. They’re disciplined, physical, and not some reckless transition team—middle of the pack in transition frequency—so you’re not getting cheap runouts to juice the total. And here’s the sneaky part: Phoenix is top five at defending the three, which takes away Detroit’s easiest path to quick points. Public sees two good teams and assumes scoring; sharps see injuries, pace suppression, and defenses that actually enjoy saying no. This game’s going to feel like a chess match in work boots. Ugly, deliberate, and exactly how Unders quietly cash