Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/12/2024]

The Detroit Pistons will take on the favored Houston Rockets in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

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

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Friday's NBA game between the Rockets and Pistons 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 76% chance of defeating the Pistons, and our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 116-108.

According to our model, the Pistons (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 224.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Rockets vs. Pistons Odds

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

Bet Type	Rockets	Pistons
Spread	-8.5 (-115)	+8.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-400	+320
Total	o224.5 (-105)	u224.5 (-110)

• The Pistons are currently +8.5 underdogs versus the Rockets, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Rockets (-8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pistons at +320, which means you can bet $100 to profit $320, earning a total payout of $420, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at -400, where you can risk $400 to win $100 for a total payout of $500 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 224.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM 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 all the legal sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Rockets vs. Pistons Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pistons +8.5	-105
Moneyline	Pistons	+320
Total	Over 224.5	-105

While the Rockets are more likely to win the game, taking the Pistons moneyline is the best option due to the 1.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Rockets vs. Pistons Player Props

Looking for Houston vs. Detroit NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.

Alperen Sengun is expected to step up for the Rockets with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jaden Ivey is projected to have 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pistons.

Rockets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Alperen Sengun	22	9	6	1
Fred VanVleet	20	3	9	3
Jalen Green	20	4	3	2
Cam Whitmore	18	5	1	2
Jabari Smith	16	9	2	2

Pistons Prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jaden Ivey	15	4	5	2
Jalen Duren	14	12	2	0
Alec Burks	12	3	2	2
Killian Hayes	11	3	6	1
Kevin Knox	10	3	1	2

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 refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Rockets vs. Pistons on Friday January 12, 2024.

Rockets vs. Pistons Game Information

Friday's game between the Pistons and Rockets at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons
• Date: Friday January 12, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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Conclusion

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