The Detroit Pistons (21-21) face the Houston Rockets (28-13) Monday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tip-off from Toyota Center is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Rocketsodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockets lead 1-0
Houston got the best of the Pistons in a 101-99 finish Nov. 10 that the Pistons covered as 4-point dogs.
The Pistons lost 125-121 to the Phoenix Suns Saturday. G Cade Cunningham had 20 points, 11 assists and 6 boards, but shot just 7-for-26 from the floor. The Pistons have lost 2 in a row, but are 7-3 over the last 10 games.
The Rockets grounded the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 as 10.5-point favorites Saturday. G Jalen Green continued his ascension with 26 points. C Alperen Sengun had 23 points, 15 boards and 6 assists. Houston has won 6 of its last 7 games.
Pistons at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:22 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Rockets -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +7.5 (-105) | Rockets -7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Pistons at Rockets key injuries
Pistons
Rockets
- F Amen Thompson (calf) questionable
- G Jabari Smith (hand) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Rockets and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 118, Pistons 108
Moneyline
The Rockets have won 6 straight meetings and are 14-6 at home this year. They’re the side to back, but this price is well out of range.
PASS and look to the spread.
Against the spread
This is a dangerous spread, especially since Detroit is 2-1-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings. They’re just 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games, and that’s with scoring 120+ points in 3 of the last 4 contests. They won’t do so against Houston’s fourth-ranked defense.
Take the ROCKETS -7.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Houston is 6-3-1 O/U in its last 10 games, and Detroit is 5-5. The Under has cashed in the last 2 matchups, and the Over hit in the 2 before that.
Well, it’s time to start a new trend. Houston is going to need to score 115 points to cash, and they’ll get it done. Take the OVER 222.5 (-115).
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