The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets meet Monday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Pacers and Suns, and they play the Hawks, Magic, and Cavs next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Kings, and they play the Cavs, Celtics, and Hawks next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.6 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.4 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last eight day games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have won each of their last nine Monday games at Toyota Center.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won four of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Rockets have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games following a win.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun ranks 3rd in the league for second-chance points (152) this season.
- Jalen Green ranks 5th in the league for fast break points (173) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Malik Beasley ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.7) this season.
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.6).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (7.2).
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
Rockets vs Pistons Injury Report
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.
The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., while Amen Thompson is questionable with a calf injury.
Rockets vs Pistons Prediction
The Houston Rockets should be favored based on their body of work this season, but this line is disrespectful toward the Pistons. The Pistons don’t get much national spotlight, but they’ve won seven of their last 10 games and would be a surprising play-in team if the season ended today. The Pistons compete, play defense, and force a ton of turnovers, which could be a problem against a young Rockets side. The Rockets and Pistons played in November, and it was a two-point game. The Pistons are much better than they were two months ago. This feels like a game where both teams are looking to prove themselves. I expect a hard-fought game that comes down to the final five minutes. I want the points with the Pistons in my pocket.