Pistons vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 20

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The Detroit Pistons visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Pistons vs Rockets Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 22-19 against the spread, while the Rockets are 24-17 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons O
Houston Rockets U

Rockets vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Monday‘s game with 77.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pistons and Rockets.

Rockets vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 53.8% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 79 games (+20.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 75 games (+19.78 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 72 games (+19.44 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 away games (+15.40 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 27 games (+13.05 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 67 games (+19.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 41 of their last 65 games (+14.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 57 games (+13.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 40 of their last 66 games (+13.88 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 29 games (+13.85 Units / 41% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 22-19 (+1.1 Units / 2.38% ROI).

  • 21-21 against the Moneyline (+8.25 Units / 15.21% ROI)
  • 22-18 against the Over for game total points (+2.2 Units / 4.76% ROI)
  • 18-22 against the Under for game total points (-6.2 Units / -13.42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 24-17 (+5.3 Units / 11.75% ROI).

  • 28-13 against the Moneyline (+3.95 Units / 4.09% ROI)
  • 22-18 against the Over for game total points (+2.2 Units / 4.87% ROI)
  • 18-22 against the Under for game total points (-6.1 Units / -13.56% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 64 games (-19.37 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 62 games (-18.70 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 64 games (-18.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 40 games at home (-16.00 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 80 games (-14.82 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 82 games (-31.15 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 72 games (-26.55 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 74 games (-18.20 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 41 games (-16.70 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 27 games (-16.65 Units / -54% ROI)

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Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Pistons are 7-84 (.077) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .365

The Pistons were 4-21 (.160) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pistons are 19-102 (.157) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Pistons are 18-57 (.240) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

The Rockets are 12-3 (.800) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Rockets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Rockets are 5-52 (.088) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .238

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,359 assists/ 1,522 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Pistons averaged 25.5 assists per game (2,088 assists/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.7

The Pistons have averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (410 points/42 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Pistons had an eFG% of 53% last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets are shooting 26% from three (51/193) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Rockets have an eFG% of 46% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 22.4 offensive rebounds per game (919 rebounds/41 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.9

The Rockets have 919 offensive rebounds this season — most among NBA teams

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 6.7 steals per game (834 steals/124 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Pistons have allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (315/774) in the first half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Pistons have averaged 7.2 steals per game (303 steals/42 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,494 rebounds/41 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Rockets allowed 11.7 fast break points per game (958 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Rockets have averaged 8.2 steals per game (1,011 steals/123 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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