Houston Rockets (26-16) vs. Detroit Pistons (32-10)
January 23, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -4.5; Over/Under: 216.5
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The Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Spurs, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Rockets have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 117 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points and 9.3 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Celtics and Pelicans, and they play the Kings next. The Pistons have won 16 of their last 22 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 118.8 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.6 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 17.9 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Ausar Thompson is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Rockets have lost each of their last seven road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has won 10 of the Rockets’ last 11 games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last three games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Pistons have lost eight of their last nine home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 15 of the last 17 games between the Rockets and Pistons.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Rockets’ last seven road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pistons vs Rockets Injury Report
Caris LeVert is doubtful for the Pistons. Cade Cunningham is questionable.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. Aaron Holiday is questionable.
Pistons vs Rockets Prediction
The Rockets are now 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games, and they’ve lost 13 times on the road. It doesn’t help the Rockets played an overtime game yesterday and now have to play this defensive pressure from the Pistons. The Pistons are 17-4 SU at home and there a profitable 23-18-1 ATS on the season. This isn’t a good schedule spot for the Rockets, especially with how last night played out. Because of home court and the rest advantage, I have to side with the Pistons and the reasonable number. Of course, make sure Cunningham plays before locking in anything.
