Rockets vs. Pistons Predictions and Odds - Dec 18, 2021

The Detroit Pistons square off with the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, beginning at 12:00 PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rockets vs. Pistons, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Rockets vs. Pistons?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Rockets-Pistons NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rockets a 55% chance of defeating the Pistons.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pistons are listed as -1 favorites against the Rockets, with -105 at PointsBet the best odds available.

For the underdog Rockets (+1) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds on the market at -115.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Pistons at +100. That means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 218.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pistons (-1) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 218.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Pistons

• Spread: Pistons -1 at -105 with PointsBet (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Pistons Win at +100 with BetMGM (5.6% edge) 🔥
• Over/Under: Under 218.5 at -105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

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While the Rockets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Pistons moneyline is the best option due to the 5.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Rockets vs. Pistons Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. Detroit at Little Caesars Arena this Saturday has the Rockets winning 110-109.

Use our widget below to view the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Rockets-Pistons matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Rockets vs. Pistons Player Props

Betting on Houston vs. Detroit prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Christian Wood is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, while Cade Cunningham is projected to have 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pistons.

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Christian Wood: 17 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
• Eric Gordon: 16 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• D.J. Augustin: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST

Pistons Projected Box Score

• Cade Cunningham: 16 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
• Saddiq Bey: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• Frank Jackson: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST
• Isaiah Stewart: 13 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST
• Hamidou Diallo: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Rockets vs. Pistons on Saturday December 18, 2021.

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Rockets vs. Pistons 2021 Game Info

When do the Pistons play the Rockets?

• Date: Saturday December 18, 2021
• Time: 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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