Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 23

Pistons vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video and SCHN

The Detroit Pistons (32-10) are favored (-4.5) to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Houston Rockets (26-16) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The contest airs on Amazon Prime Video and SCHN. The matchup has an over/under of 218.5 points.

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: Pistons win (68.6%)

Pistons vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Pistons have covered the spread in a matchup 23 times this season (23-18-1).
• The Rockets have played 42 games, with 20 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Pistons have hit the over 18 times this season.
• Rockets games this year have gone over the total in 20 of 42 opportunities (47.6%).
• Against the spread, Detroit has fared worse at home, covering 12 times in 22 home games, and 11 times in 20 road games.
• The Pistons have hit the over on the over/under in nine of 22 home games (40.9%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in nine of 20 matchups (45%).
• Houston has performed better against the spread away (12-12-0) than at home (8-10-0) this season.
• Rockets games have finished above the over/under 38.9% of the time at home (seven of 18), and 54.2% of the time away (13 of 24).

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.7 points, 5.9 boards and 9.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Jalen Duren averages 17.8 points, 10.9 boards and 1.8 assists.
• Ausar Thompson's numbers on the season are 10.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 50.8% from the floor.
• Isaiah Stewart is averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
• Duncan Robinson's numbers on the season are 12.2 points, 2.8 boards and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 44.2% from the floor and 40.7% from downtown, with an average of 3 made 3-pointers.

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant's numbers on the season are 26.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. He is also sinking 51.4% of his shots from the floor and 40.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.3 triples.
• Per game, Amen Thompson provides the Rockets 18.5 points, 7.7 boards and 5.2 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Per game, Alperen Sengun gives the Rockets 21.3 points, 9.2 boards and 6.4 assists, plus 1.5 steals (eighth in NBA) and 1 block.
• The Rockets get 15.4 points per game from Jabari Smith Jr., plus 6.8 boards and 1.8 assists.
• The Rockets are receiving 13 points, 2.5 boards and 3.2 assists per game from Reed Sheppard.

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