The Detroit Pistons (16-60) battle the Houston Rockets (18-59) Friday with tip from the Toyota Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets beat the Pistons 117-114 on Jan. 28, covering as a 5.5-point road underdog while the Under 235.5 hit.
Detroit has lost 18 of its last 19 games, and it has lost 11 straight on the road. However, it has covered 3 of its last 8 games and is 32-41-3 against the spread (ATS) this season. It is coming off a 107-106 loss in Oklahoma City, covering as a 9.5-point underdog Wednesday.
Houston has lost 7 in a row and is 3-7 straight up and 5-5 ATS in its last 10 games. The Rockets are 32-43-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off a 123-114 road loss to the Nets, covering as a 10.5-point underdog.
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Pistons at Rockets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:03 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Rockets -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +4.5 (-108) | Rockets -4.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 116, Pistons 110
Moneyline
PASS.
The Rockets should come out on top, especially considering the Pistons are 7-30 on the road. However, at (-180), the price to bet on the home favorite is too expensive to play.
Against the spread
LEAN ROCKETS -4.5 (-112).
The Pistons did show some life against Oklahoma City on Wednesday, but they have consistently struggled lately, having covered just 2 of their last 7 games. Their top-two scorers have been out indefinitely, and they haven’t consistently been able to score. They have scored 107 or fewer in 6 of their last 7 games.
Houston, on the other hand, has covered 5 of its last 10 and is 3-2 straight up in its last 5 home games. It is 3-2-1 ATS in its last 6 home games. It has been scoring at a much higher pace and should be able to win and cover here. Back ROCKETS -4.5 (-112).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 229.5 (-110).
The Rockets have gone Under in 6 of their last 10, and they have scored 115 or fewer in their last 4 games and in 10 of their last 11, only topping it in a 130-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on March 22.
The Pistons rank 28th in points per game (110.7). They rank last in field goal percentage (45.4%). Detroit has gone Under in 8 of its last 10 games and in 7 of its last 8. The Pistons just haven’t been able to score, and those struggles should continue Friday.
Take the UNDER 229.5 (-110).
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