Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Preview
At 7:30 ET, the 18-18 Rockets (-306) will take on the 3-35 Pistons (+243) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are 9th in the Western Conference, while the Pistons are 15th in the East. Houston is favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on BSDE.
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Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Rockets and Pistons did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Rockets have a record of 3-0. The Rockets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-0-1. These games averaged a combined total of 238 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last ten home games, Detroit has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 0-10 while averaging 114 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Rockets have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Prediction
So far this season, the Rockets have been the favorite in 11 of their 36 games. Overall, they are 9-2 in these games and have covered the spread in each of their last two games as the favorite.
For today’s game, Houston is favored by 7.5 points. In their last game, they lost to the Bulls by a score of 124-119. The combined scoring in the game was 243, which was higher than the O/U line of 216.5.
Against the spread, Houston is 21-14 this season. On the road, their ATS record is 6-8, and they have an average scoring differential of -5.4 PPG. Overall, they are 3-12 straight up on the road.
Going into today’s game, the Rockets are 18-18 and are in 9th place in the Western Conference. In non-conference play, they are 4-8 compared to 14-10 against other Western Conference teams. In the Southwest Division, they are 7-2.
The over has hit in each of Houston’s last two games, and their O/U record for the season is 16-20. Today’s O/U line of 227.5 is higher than 30 of their previous games this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Rockets are averaging 112.7 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 111.2 points per game.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46% from the field, which is 24th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Houston is making an average of 12.6 threes per game (17th). Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
At this time, the Rockets’ defense is positioned 2nd in the NBA, permitting 110.6 points per game. The Houston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Houston.
Despite their 3-35 record, the Pistons have an average over/under line of 229.3 this season, higher than today’s line of 227.5. Overall, Detroit has an over/under record of 24-13-1, and the over has hit in their last game.
Detroit is 15th in the Eastern Conference and has lost six straight games. At home, they are 2-16, and their average scoring differential at home is -10.3 points per game. As the underdog, the Pistons are 3-32 straight up and have an ATS record of 14-20.
On average, the Pistons are being outscored by 11.6 PPG as the underdog. In their most recent game, they lost to the Spurs by a score of 130-108. The over/under line for that game was 237.5, and the teams combined for 238 points.
This season, the Pistons have an average scoring differential of -12.9 PPG on the road. Their road ATS record is 9-11, compared to 5-12 at home. As the underdog, they have an ATS losing streak of three games.
In non-conference games, the Pistons are 0-15 this season. In the Eastern Conference, they have gone 3-20. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs at home.
This season, the Pistons have been one of the NBA’s top teams in terms of pace, ranking 6th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game. However, they have struggled to score, averaging just 111.3 points per game (26th).
At home, Detroit has actually scored fewer points than their season average, putting up 110.2 points per game (27th). Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 23.7% of their games this season.
When it comes to shooting, the Pistons have been efficient inside the arc, hitting 53% of their two-point attempts (22nd). However, they have struggled from beyond the arc, ranking 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
Facing Houston, the Pistons aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 123.0 points allowed per game (27th). Detroit’s defense is currently forcing 15.5 turnovers per game, which is 29th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.9 rejections per game.
The Rockets enter this game as 7.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 116-109.
Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- Take the Rockets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+7.5)
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Probable
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Stewart – Toe – Probable
- Cade Cunningham – Knee – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Dillon Brooks – Abdomen – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
