Wednesday’s game between Houston and Detroit features a showdown of the top two picks from the 2021 NBA draft, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 6:30 p.m. Central and can be viewed or streamed via ESPNand NBA League Pass.
It’s a rare nationally televised game for the young and rebuilding Rockets (1-9), primarily because the obvious storyline is a matchup between top rookies Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green. Houston and Green got the better of Cunningham and the Pistons (1-8) in summer league, but the dynamics are much different in regular-season play.
Both rookies are off to slow starts in the 2021-22 season, with Green shooting 35.3% from the field and 28.6% on 3-pointers, and Cunningham even worse at 23.2% and 14.3%, respectively. However, tough schedules for each team certainly haven’t helped. On Wednesday, each rookie will have an opportunity to heat up versus a weaker opponent.
Pistons at Rockets notable injuries:
Veteran wings Eric Gordon (right groin tightness) and Danuel House Jr. (right foot sprain) are set to return after missing time in recent days, but Kevin Porter Jr. (left thigh contusion) is questionable. John Wall remains out due to a mutual decision for him not to play, with Houston prioritizing minutes for the development of younger players.
Detroit’s injury report lists Killian Hayes as probable to return after missing Friday’s game due to a left thumb sprain.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Rockets -4.5
- Money line: Rockets -180 / Pistons +145
- Over-under: 210.5
Advice and prediction
After a rough five-game road trip, the Rockets have a golden opportunity within the friendly home confines of Toyota Center to finally end their eight-game losing streak. However, 4.5 points is a big number for a bad team to cover. We’ll take Houston to win, but Detroit with the points.
Prediction: Rockets 108, Pistons 104
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