Detroit at Phoenix

Phoenix lost 123-101 as a 2.5-point favorite against New Orleans on Wednesday for the Suns' fourth loss in seven games. Detroit had a couple of big wins over Philadelphia and the Lakers, so the Pistons are capable of competing, and they covered the number at Utah on Tuesday as a 12.5-point underdog. Surprisingly, Detroit has beaten the Suns eight times in a row, including 110-105 in overtime on Jan. 8. The Pistons covered the spread in every one of those victories. Detroit is 8-1 ATS its last nine games after losing by at least 10 points, and the Pistons have covered four straight playing with two days of rest. Detroit is 26-8 ATS the last 34 meetings, and the Suns are 2-6 ATS as favorites, 4-10 ATS their last 14 games against teams with .400 or worse winning percentages. Take the Pistons.