Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/1/2024]

The Houston Rockets will take on the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Toyota Center on New Year's Day, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Monday's Pistons vs. Rockets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Monday's NBA matchup between the Pistons and Rockets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 76% chance of beating the Pistons, and our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 118-109.

According to our model, the Pistons (+9) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Pistons vs. Rockets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pistons	Rockets
Spread	+9 (-105)	-9 (-115)
Moneyline	+330	-395
Total	o227.5 (-105)	u227.5 (-110)

• The Rockets are currently -9 favorites versus the Pistons, with -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Pistons (+9) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on the market at -105.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at -395, which means you can risk $395 to win $100 for a total payout of $495 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pistons at +330, where you can put down $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 227.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Pistons vs. Rockets Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pistons +9	-105
Moneyline	Pistons	+330
Total	Over 227.5	-105

While the Rockets are more likely to win the game, taking the Pistons moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Pistons vs. Rockets Player Props

Looking for Pistons vs. Rockets NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.

Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Fred VanVleet is projected to finish with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists for the Rockets.

Pistons Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Pistons:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Cade Cunningham	27	5	7	2
Bojan Bogdanovic	25	4	3	4
Jaden Ivey	16	4	5	2
Jalen Duren	14	12	2	0
Alec Burks	10	3	2	2

Rockets Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Rockets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Fred VanVleet	20	4	10	3
Alperen Sengun	20	10	5	0
Jalen Green	19	3	3	2
Jabari Smith	16	8	2	2
Tari Eason	11	7	1	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of the Pistons vs. Rockets on Monday January 1, 2024.

Pistons vs. Rockets Game Information

Monday's game between the Rockets and Pistons at Toyota Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets
• Date: Monday January 1, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Toyota Center

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Conclusion

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