Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons odds, tips and predictions

The Detroit Pistons (4-6) welcome the Houston Rockets (5-4) at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. Tip time is set at 3:00 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Rockets vs. Pistons Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Last season the Rockets won both games

The Pistons defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-121 at home on Friday, but failed to cover themselves as 2.5-point favorites. They have won 3 of their last 4 games and have won 2 in a row at home after losing the first 3 there. Detroit is 5-5 against the spread (ATS) and has covered in 5 of its last 8 games. At home it’s 2-3 ATS. The Pistons stepped up offensively, scoring 115 or more points twice in the last three games. They are led by G Cade Cunninghamwho averages 22.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game.

The Rockets lost 126-107 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday and finished as 7.5 point underdogs. Despite the loss, they are 4-2 (SU) ATS in their last 6 games. Houston is 2-2 SU/ATS in 4 road games. It has played at a high level defensively, allowing 102 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6. G Jalen Green leads the team with 21.7 points per game.

Rockets vs. Pistons

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• Moneyline (ML): Rockets -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Piston +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Rockets -3.5 (-110) | Piston +3.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Key injuries from rockets on pistons

Rockets

• C Steven Adams (knees) out

Pistons

• C Jalen Duren (Ankle) doubtful
• F Ausar Thompson (overhaul).

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Rockets at Pistons picks and predictions

forecast

Rockets 110, pistons 107

Money line

HAPPEN.

There’s not much value here.

While the Pistons have been better recently, they have wins against the Hawks, Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers – only the latter may have the potential to compete for a playoff spot. Detroit is played better on the spread here.

Against the spread

INSERT PISTON +3.5 (-110).

As favorites by 3 or more points this season, the Rockets are just 1-2 ATS. Houston is just 2-2 in its last four games and has struggled to really get going on offense. It has scored more than 110 points in just 3 of 9 games and has failed to top that number in 2 of the last 3 games.

The Pistons are the opposite and their offense has come alive this past week. They have scored 115 points or more in 2 of their last 3 games and are 5-3 ATS in their last 8 games.

Detroit also had a far more efficient offense, with its top four scorers all shooting 46% or better from the field. To find a Rockets player who shoots higher, you would have to go to the sixth scoring option.

Take the most efficient side and vice versa PISTON +3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 218.5 (-105).

Both teams are trending toward the under this season. The pistons have 3-7 O/U while the rockets have 4-5 O/U. Detroit has lost in 3 of its last 4 games and has allowed 103 or fewer points twice.

The Rockets’ defense has been one of the more aggressive, forcing their opponents under 105 points in 4 of their last 6 games. Consider these trends for both teams UNDER 218.5 (-105).

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