The Pistons are gearing up for a showdown against the Houston Rockets on Friday, Jan 12. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on BSDE. Houston comes into this matchup as 7.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 226.5. Will the Rockets manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Pistons vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Pistons vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Rockets -7.5
- Total 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 12
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
- TV: BSDE
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Houston has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- Houston has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Pistons Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Detroit has averaged 123 points per game while allowing 132. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
- The last five games that Detroit was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Rockets?
Heading into their matchup with the Pistons, the Rockets are looking to get above .500, as they currently sit at 18-18. When looking at their home vs. road records, the Rockets are 15-6 at home compared to 3-12 on the road.
In their most recent game, the Rockets put up 119 points against the Bulls on offense. Overall, they shot 47.5% from the field and hit 11 threes. Alperen Sengün is the team’s leading scorer, coming into today’s game averaging 21.6 PPG. Jalen Green is also averaging 17.3 PPG.
The Rockets have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season, allowing just 110.6 points per game, which is the 2nd fewest in the league. On the road, they have been slightly worse, giving up 116.6 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 58.3% of games vs. the Rockets. They have also done a good job of defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 33.0% from beyond the arc.
One area where Houston has struggled defensively is at the free-throw line, as they are 28th in the league in made free throws allowed per game (26.8). Over their last five games, they have given up 21 made free throws per game.
Can Detroit Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Rockets, the Pistons are 3-35 overall and are looking to snap their six game losing streak. When playing on the road, the Pistons are 1-19 this season compared to their 2-16 record at home.
In their most recent game, the Pistons scored 108 points versus the Spurs. They shot 45.8% from the field and connected on 10 three-pointers. On offense, the Pistons have been inefficient, entering today’s game with a field goal percentage of 46%. They are currently 19th in free throws made and have a free throw shooting percentage of 78%.
When it comes to defense, the Detroit Pistons have struggled this season, ranking 27th in the NBA at 123.0 points per game allowed. They have been slightly better at home, giving up 120.5 points per contest, which is 25th in the league.
One area where the Pistons have been solid defensively is three-point shooting, allowing opponents to shoot just 38.4% from beyond the arc, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 68.4% of games against Detroit.
Over their last five games, the Pistons have struggled to get stops, allowing 131.8 points per game. During that stretch, opposing teams have shot 53.2% from the field and 40.4% from three.
Pistons vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Bojan Bogdanovic and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110.
Our projections have Bojan Bogdanovic going 8/16 from the field on his way to 22 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -120.
- The Prop: Bojan Bogdanovic Over 19.5 Points (-120)
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Pistons vs. Rockets Predictions
The Rockets are our pick to win with a projected score of 118-109. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Rockets at -7.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226.5 and given that our model is projecting 227 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Rockets -7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook