Pistons vs. Rockets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 12

Pistons vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 12, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: BSDET and Space City Home Network

The Detroit Pistons (3-35) will attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (18-18) on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Little Caesars Arena as 7.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:30 PM ET on BSDET and Space City Home Network. The point total for the matchup is 227.

Pistons vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (67.5%)

Pistons vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets are 20-14-2 against the spread this season.
• In the Pistons' 38 games this season, they have 13 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over 15 times out of 38 chances this season.
• Pistons games this season have gone over the point total 60.5% of the time (23 out of 38 games with a set point total).
• Houston has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered 14 times in 21 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered six times in 15 opportunities in away games.
• The Rockets have exceeded the over/under in seven of 21 home games (33.3%). They've fared better on the road, going over the total in eight of 15 matchups (53.3%).
• Detroit has been better against the spread on the road (8-11-1) than at home (5-13-0) this year.
• In 2023-24 a lower percentage of the Pistons' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, nine of 18) than on the road (70%, 14 of 20).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 21.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists, shooting 54.0% from the field.
• Fred VanVleet's numbers on the season are 17.6 points, 3.9 boards and 8.5 assists per game, shooting 40.4% from the floor and 39.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.1 made treys.
• Jalen Green is averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
• Jabari Smith Jr.'s numbers on the season are 13.4 points, 8.8 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 47.4% from the floor and 38.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 made treys.
• Jae'Sean Tate is averaging 5.2 points, 1.1 assists and 3.6 boards.

Pistons Leaders

• Ausar Thompson is averaging 8.2 points, 6.7 boards and 2.1 assists for the Pistons.
• Per game, Jaden Ivey gets the Pistons 13.3 points, 3.6 boards and 3.3 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Jalen Duren's numbers on the season are 13.9 points, 11.4 boards and 2.5 assists per game. He is draining 64.7% of his shots from the field (fifth in league).
• Per game, Killian Hayes provides the Pistons 7.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists, plus 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks.
• Per game, Isaiah Stewart gives the Pistons 10.4 points, 7.0 boards and 1.7 assists, plus 0.3 steals and 0.6 blocks.

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