Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Keep reading to see our Pistons vs Rockets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Pistons face the Rockets in Houston at 21-21.
  • Defensively, Detroit are giving up 113.5 points per game.
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.
  • The Rockets take on the Pistons at 28-13.
  • The Rockets are averaging 114.2 points per game so far.
  • The Rockets are coming off a 125-103 win vs. the Pistons.

Pistons vs Rockets Prediction

At 2:00 ET, the Rockets (-325) will host the Pistons (+262) in a non-conference matchup. Houston (-8) is favored over Detroit, and the over/under line is set at 224.5.

The Pistons (21-21) enter this game on a two-game losing streak and are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Rockets (28-13) are 2nd in the West and have won three of their last four games.

Pistons vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Monday, January 20th
  • Betting Odds HOU -8, DET +262 | HOU -325 O/U 224.5

Pistons Preview: Is a Win at Houston Possible for the Pistons?

The Pistons fell to 21-21 on the season after a 125-121 home loss to the Suns on Saturday. Detroit entered the game as +1 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 246.5 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 226.5 by 19.5 points.

Detroit kept things close throughout the game, with the Suns leading 30-29 after the 1st quarter and 31-31 in the 2nd. Phoenix edged ahead 37-35 in the 3rd, and the Pistons couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 27-26.

Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 21 points in their 125-121 loss to the Suns, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 11 assists, despite shooting just 26.9%. Jalen Duren contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 55.6% of his shots.

As a team, the Pistons shot 46.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 27.3%. Harris scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Duren added 9 in the 3rd. Marcus Sasser also chipped in 5 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Defensively, the Pistons struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 37 points, which contributed to their 125-121 loss to the Suns. Overall, they allowed Phoenix to shoot 50% from the field. However, they did well in limiting the Suns' three-point shooting, holding them to just 7 made threes on 28% shooting.

The Pistons sent the Suns to the free-throw line 40 times, where Phoenix converted 32 attempts. Detroit grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Rockets Preview: Will the Rockets Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Detroit fell to 21-21 on the season after a 125-121 loss to the Suns on Saturday. The Pistons were +1 point underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 246 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 19.5 points.

Detroit stayed close throughout, trailing 30-29 after the 1st quarter and 31-31 in the 2nd. They were down 98-95 going into the 4th and were outscored 27-26 in the final period.

Jalen Green led the Rockets with 26 points and 4 threes in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 58.8% from the field and 66.7% from deep. Alperen Şengün contributed 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks added 22 points.

The Rockets hit 14 threes at a 45.2% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.4%. Green scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Şengün added 14 in the same period. Tari Eason chipped in 9 of his 18 points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Rockets held the Trail Blazers to 103 points on Saturday, giving up 23 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 3rd. Overall, they allowed Portland to shoot 45% from the field.

Houston limited the Trail Blazers to 12 made threes on 33% shooting. They sent Portland to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Rockets grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.

Pistons vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Detroit has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 117 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • The Rockets are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
  • The Rockets have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Pistons vs Rockets Prediction

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