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 Houston Rockets (26-16) are underdogs (by 4 points) to break a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Detroit Pistons (32-10) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under set at 216.5 points.

Pistons vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Pistons win (68.6%)

Pistons vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Pistons have covered the spread 23 times in 42 games with a set spread.
• The Rockets are 20-22-0 against the spread this season.
• Games involving the Pistons have hit the over 18 times this season.
• Rockets games this year have hit the over on 20 of 42 set point totals (47.6%).
• Against the spread, Detroit has performed worse at home, covering 12 times in 22 home games, and 11 times in 20 road games.
• The Pistons have exceeded the over/under less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in nine of 22 home matchups (40.9%). In away games, they have hit the over in nine of 20 games (45%).
• Against the spread, Houston has had better results on the road (12-12-0) than at home (8-10-0).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Rockets' games have finished above the over/under at home (38.9%, seven of 18) than on the road (54.2%, 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 is averaging 17.8 points, 1.8 assists and 10.9 boards.
• Ausar Thompson is averaging 10.9 points, 2.6 assists and 5.9 boards.
• Isaiah Stewart is averaging 10.1 points, 1.2 assists and 5.6 boards.
• Duncan Robinson averages 12.2 points, 2.8 boards and 1.9 assists, shooting 44.2% from the floor and 40.7% from downtown, with 3 made 3-pointers per game.

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant averages 26.1 points for the Rockets, plus 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
• Amen Thompson's numbers on the season are 18.5 points, 7.7 boards and 5.2 assists per contest. He is making 51.5% of his shots from the floor.
• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 21.3 points, 9.2 boards and 6.4 assists per game. He is making 50.7% of his shots from the floor.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He is sinking 42.9% of his shots from the field and 34.6% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• The Rockets are getting 13 points, 2.5 boards and 3.2 assists per game from Reed Sheppard.

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