The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets meet Friday 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 Bulls, and they play the Celtics and Cavs next. The Pistons could start 0-2 for the fourth time in the last 6 seasons.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 111 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Isaiah Stewart is averaging 20 points and 2 assists. Ronald Holland II is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Thunder, and they play the Nets and Raptors next. The Rockets are in danger of an 0-2 start for the third time in the last 4 seasons.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 124 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 125 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 39 points and 11 rebounds, while Kevin Durant is averaging 23 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 28.2 percent from beyond the arc and 87.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 14 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have lost 14 of their last 16 road games after losing as favorites.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Pistons’ last four games.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following an overtime loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against the Rockets following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last four home openers against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Pistons’ last six night games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Amen Thompson ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Steven Adams ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded 7+ assists in five consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Ausar Thompson ranks T5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (7.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (12.0).
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (25.0).
- The Pistons rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Pistons rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Rockets vs Pistons Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet due to a knee injury. Dorian Finney-Smith is also out, while Jae’Sean Tate and Isaiah Crawford are questionable.
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey, while Marcus Sasser is doubtful with a hip issue.
Rockets vs Pistons Prediction
If the Pistons are going to build on last year’s success, and it wasn’t a fluke, the points are worth a look in this spot. The Pistons should be one of the better teams in the East, so getting this many points has some value. However, the Rockets are deep, strong defensively, and they’ll be eager to rebound from that loss to the Thunder, a game they probably should’ve won. The size and scoring potential of the Rockets is sure to bother the Pistons, who are still looking for reliable buckets outside of Cade. The line isn’t crazy. Give me the Rockets and the reasonable chalk.