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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Pistons

The Houston Rockets meet the Detroit Pistons in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Find Out Why We’re Siding With Pistons

The best betting angle could be the Pistons against the spread. You can land -110 that the market leaders are able to cover the -4 line and they are more than capable in their meeting with the Rockets.

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Pistons Won 115-111 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Houston Rockets have now lost five straight road games. In their previous game, Philadelphia 76ers won 128-122 (OT) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Kevin Durant tallied 36 points, while Amen Thompson put up 17 and Reed Sheppard 14.

Detroit Pistons won last time out by a 112-104 scoreline. On the road against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, they made it four wins on the spin. Jalen Duren racked up 20 points and 15 rebounds, with Daniss Jenkins having 17 points and Duncan Robinson 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons are bidding for a third successive victory against the Rockets. They previously won 107-96 and 115-111 at Toyota Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Rockets land six wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Rockets logo Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.7 points, 49.6 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 44.2% from the field and 66.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.5 points and 42.5 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.4 points and 2.7 (36.5%) 3-pointers made, while Amen Thompson averages 8.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.0 points, 44.5 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 12.0 steals and 8.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 100.5 points and 41.2 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 15.6 points and 7.2 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 6.3 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 3.2 (47.1%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Our expert Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s time to go for Pistons against the spread, especially with an attractive -4 line at -110. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this NBA matchup.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Rockets vs Pistons stats:

  • The -4 line has been covered by Pistons in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4 line has been covered by Pistons in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -4 line has been covered by Pistons in 2 consecutive games against Rockets.

Pistons -4 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Duncan Robinson Over 10.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Duncan Robinson (Pistons) has totaled Over 10.5 points in 6 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -127 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Duncan Robinson Player Prop Odds

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Amen Thompson Over 5.5 Assists +128 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has racked up Over 5.5 assists in 3 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +128 for this happening.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -4
Totals Under 216.5
Player Points Duncan Robinson Over 10.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Pistons -4, Under 216.5 and Duncan Robinson (Pistons) to score Over 10.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 101 - 110 Pistons logo Pistons

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Pistons on the correct score lines. For example, a 110-101 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons 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 Pistons as Favorites

Detroit Pistons are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -189. The market suggests that Houston Rockets are least likely to win at +158.

The spread is 4 and the total points line is currently 216.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 216.5 at -110.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this fantastic league and we recommend visiting the top NBA betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -109 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -119.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-109
Under 25.5
-119
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 24.5
-105
Under 24.5
-123
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
+103
Under 19.5
-133
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 17.5
+103
Under 17.5
-133
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
+109
Under 9.5
-141
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+108
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-101
Under 4.5
-128
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+113
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-119
Under 9.5
-109
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-125
Under 8.5
-103
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-143
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+117
Under 6.5
-152
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Rockets Have Won Last Five Head-to-Head Meetings at Little Caesars Arena

The Pistons have put together three consecutive victories at Little Caesars Arena. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, averaging 114.40 points scored and 99.80 points allowed.

The Rockets are on a skid of five straight road defeats. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 111.70 points on offense and surrendering 110.90 on defense.

The Rockets defeated the Pistons 101-99 the last time they played at Little Caesars Arena. In 7 meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Rockets have five wins to their name, with the Pistons having two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O216.5 U216.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 214.20 114.40 99.80 3 7
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 3-7 222.60 111.70 110.90 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
  • U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 42 37.29 776 218 18.5 5.2 0.4 7.7 0.5 1.4
Kevin Durant 40 36.54 1045 184 26.1 4.6 2.3 5.4 1.0 0.7
Jabari Smith 41 34.97 631 75 15.4 1.8 2.2 6.8 0.8 0.8

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 36 35.45 924 351 25.7 9.8 1.9 5.9 0.8 1.4
Duncan Robinson 40 28.93 488 76 12.2 1.9 2.9 2.8 0.4 0.7
Jalen Duren 35 28.35 624 63 17.8 1.8 0.0 10.9 0.9 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Houston Rockets Lineups

22 Jan NBA
Rockets 122-128 76ers
20 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Rockets
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Rockets 105-111 Trail Blazers
07 Jan NBA
Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers
05 Jan NBA
Suns 97-100 Rockets

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Pistons 112-104 Pelicans
19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Pacers 78-121 Pistons
15 Jan NBA
Suns 105-108 Pistons
10 Jan NBA
Clippers 98-92 Pistons
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Knicks 90-121 Pistons
04 Jan NBA
Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers
01 Jan NBA
Heat 118-112 Pistons
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 8 0.822 121.4 107.8 13.6 20-3 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2W
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 30 15 0.667 121.1 116.5 4.6 12-8 18-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 1W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Rockets 26 16 0.619 117.1 111 6.1 15-3 11-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 27 19 0.587 114.3 112.5 1.8 13-10 14-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 22 0.511 116.5 118 -1.5 13-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 4W
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Hawks 21 25 0.457 117.6 119.1 -1.5 7-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 1W
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Grizzlies 18 24 0.429 115.3 116.2 -0.9 10-12 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Bucks 18 25 0.419 112.2 115.8 -3.6 9-11 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Kings 12 33 0.267 110.7 120.7 -10 9-16 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
  • 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