Detroit Pistons
Basketball NBA Toyota Center Fri 24 Oct 20:00
Houston Rockets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Rockets

The Detroit Pistons square off against the Houston Rockets in this NBA matchup at Toyota Center, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, October 24. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Pistons Should Put Up a Fight

Considering the +6 that is on offer for the Pistons, our prediction is that the underdogs will cover the spread against the Rockets. They can stay in the game and odds of -110 is available.

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Rockets Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Detroit Pistons began their campaign on the road, falling 115-111 to longtime rivals the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Cade Cunningham tallied 23 points, while Isaiah Stewart put up 20 and Ron Holland 19.

Houston Rockets started their season with a 125-124 overtime loss on the road to defending NBA champions the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alperen Sengun scored 39 points and had 11 rebounds, while Kevin Durant totaled 23 points and Amen Thompson 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons triumphed 107-96 when they last played the Rockets. This head-to-head was played at Toyota Center. We’ve seen seven Rockets wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Pistons 0 1 0 111 115 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics Rockets 0 1 0 124 125 -1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 111.8 points, 42.8 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 6.6 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.4 points and 40.6 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 8.2 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 10.0 rebounds and Malik Beasley 3.4 (39.1%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.2 points, 46.1 rebounds, 21.4 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 72.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.9 points and 40.5 rebounds.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists, while Fred VanVleet has an average of 3.0 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Your complete Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Pistons can produce a strong performance in this NBA contest. Our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread of +6 and you can currently get -110.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Pistons vs Rockets stats:

  • The +6 line has been covered by Pistons in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Pistons in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Pistons in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 consecutive games against Pistons.

Pistons +6 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 8.5 Rebounds -123 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has recorded Over 8.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get -123 that he goes over the line.

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Jalen Duren Under 13.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Jalen Duren (Pistons) has scored an average of 9.4 points in the past 5 road games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -120.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons +6.5
Totals Under 225.5
Player Rebounds Alperen Sengun Over 8.5

Our same game parlay pick is Pistons +6.5 on the spread, Under 225.5 and Alperen Sengun (Rockets) to record Over 8.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 110 - 111 Rockets logo Rockets

For a fun wager, consider backing the Rockets to claim a 111-110 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Rockets as Favorites

Sportsbooks’ favorites Houston Rockets are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -270 about them triumphing means a 73% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Detroit Pistons are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +220.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 225.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 225.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Cade Cunningham is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -114 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 25.5
-114
Under 25.5
-114
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-110
Under 25.5
-118
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-116
Under 20.5
-111
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-108
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 8.5
-143
Under 8.5
+110
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-125
Under 5.5
-103
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+106
Under 5.5
-137
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-156
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-123
Under 9.5
-105
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-104
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Steven Adams (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+109
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-118
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Rockets Record Shows Six Wins in Last Ten at Home

The Rockets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, posting 116.90 points per contest while yielding 111.70.

The Pistons own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 111.90 points on offense and surrendering 115.80 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O225.5 U225.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 6-4 228.60 116.90 111.70 7 3
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 4-6 227.70 111.90 115.80 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
  • U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
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Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tobias Harris 1 34.4 10 4 10.0 4.0 1.0 9.0 - 1.0
Cade Cunningham 1 34.3 23 10 23.0 10.0 1.0 7.0 - 1.0
Ausar Thompson 1 33 11 7 11.0 7.0 - 9.0 1.0 1.0

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Alperen Sengun 1 48.9 39 7 39.0 7.0 5.0 11.0 1.0 2.0
Kevin Durant 1 47.1 23 3 23.0 3.0 - 9.0 - -
Jabari Smith 1 41.8 16 - 16.0 - 2.0 5.0 - 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaden Ivey
Injured
Marcus Sasser
Injured

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Fred VanVleet
Injured
Isaiah Crawford
Injured
Amen Thompson
Injured
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured
Jae'Sean Tate
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

22 Oct NBA
Pistons 111-115 Bulls
01 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 116-113 Pistons
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 106-103 Knicks
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 94-93 Pistons
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 118-116 Pistons
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 100-94 Knicks
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 112-123 Knicks
13 Apr NBA
Pistons 133-140 Bucks
11 Apr NBA
Bucks 125-119 Pistons
10 Apr NBA
Knicks 106-115 Pistons

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

21 Oct NBA
Rockets 124-125 Thunder
04 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 103-89 Rockets
02 May NBA Playoffs
Rockets 115-107 Warriors
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 116-131 Rockets
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 106-109 Warriors
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 93-104 Warriors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 94-109 Rockets
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 95-85 Rockets
13 Apr NBA
Nuggets 126-111 Rockets
11 Apr NBA
Rockets 109-140 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 1 0 1 117 116 1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 138 118 20 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 1 0 1 119 111 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 116 117 -1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 117 136 -19 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 1 0 1 115 111 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 1 0 1 133 120 13 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 0 1 0 111 115 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 111 119 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 1 0 1 125 121 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 136 117 19 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Heat 0 1 0 121 125 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Wizards 0 1 0 120 133 -13 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Hawks 0 1 0 118 138 -20 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves 1 0 1 118 114 4 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 1 0 1 129 108 21 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 125 124 1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 0 1 0 114 118 -4 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 1 0 1 119 109 10 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Suns 1 0 1 120 116 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Kings 0 1 0 116 120 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Lakers 0 1 0 109 119 -10 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Clippers 0 1 0 108 129 -21 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 1 0 1 125 92 33 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 128 122 6 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 0 1 0 124 125 -1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 122 128 -6 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 92 125 -33 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 1 0 1 115 111 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 1 0 1 125 121 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 117 116 1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 138 118 20 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 136 117 19 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 1 0 1 133 120 13 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 1 0 1 119 111 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 116 117 -1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pistons 0 1 0 111 115 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 121 125 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 111 119 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Wizards 0 1 0 120 133 -13 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 117 136 -19 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Hawks 0 1 0 118 138 -20 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 1 0 1 125 92 33 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 1 0 1 119 109 10 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 118 114 4 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 1 0 1 129 108 21 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 128 122 6 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Suns 1 0 1 120 116 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 125 124 1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 0 1 0 124 125 -1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Trail Blazers 0 1 0 114 118 -4 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 116 120 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 122 128 -6 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Lakers 0 1 0 109 119 -10 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Clippers 0 1 0 108 129 -21 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 92 125 -33 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets 1 0 1 136 117 19 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bulls 1 0 1 115 111 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 1 0 1 119 109 10 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 128 122 6 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 1 0 1 133 120 13 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 118 114 4 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 1 0 1 119 111 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 125 124 1 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 1 0 1 125 121 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 117 116 1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Suns 1 0 1 120 116 4 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 1 0 1 125 92 33 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 138 118 20 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 1 0 1 129 108 21 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 0 1 0 118 138 -20 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 116 117 -1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 117 136 -19 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 111 119 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 92 125 -33 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 1 0 111 115 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Rockets 0 1 0 124 125 -1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 1 0 108 129 -21 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Lakers 0 1 0 109 119 -10 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 121 125 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 122 128 -6 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Trail Blazers 0 1 0 114 118 -4 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 116 120 -4 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Wizards 0 1 0 120 133 -13 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak