The Houston Rockets (26-10) and Detroit Pistons (32-10) are set to face off in an inter-conference matchup at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. The streaking home team has a chance to secure its fifth-consecutive victory, while the visitors hope to rebound from their latest loss. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Below, we'll preview the game and break down two of the top Rockets vs. Pistons NBA predictions and spread on PrizePicks for today, including for SF-PF Kevin Durant and C Jalen Duren.
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Rockets vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread
Durant averages 25.9 points per game, shooting 51.1% overall, 39.5% from beyond the arc, and 88.8% from the line this season. His efficiency has lifted the Rockets to sixth in field goal percentage (47.9%) and fifth in 3-point shooting (37.0%).
The Rockets maximize their height advantage by leading the NBA in both total rebounds (49.0) and offensive rebounds per game (16.1), while holding opponents to a league-low 38.6. Detroit’s bigs must battle on the glass for the hosts to take a 2-0 series lead.
The Pistons won the board battle the last time these two teams played and have the tools to slow down the opposition’s offense. Detroit has a middle-of-the-pack defense that gave up 113.6 points per game last season, but now only the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics give up fewer points per game (109.9).
Rockets vs. Pistons Over/Under, Spread
The Pistons are 4.5-point favorites, returning a 1.53x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Rockets will return a 2.32x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
- Spread: Pistons -4.5
- Over/Under: 218.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Rockets 2.32x | Pistons 1.53x
(Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.)
Rockets vs. Pistons Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Rockets vs. Pistons injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
Rockets Injury Report
- C Steven Adams (ankle) – OUT
- PG Aaron Holiday (back) – OUT
Pistons Injury Report
- PG Cade Cunningham (illness) – questionable
- SG Caris LeVert (illness) – doubtful
- SF Ducan Robinson (back) – probable
- SF-PF Ron Holland II – probable
Rockets vs. Pistons Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Rockets vs. Pistons prediction against the spread today on PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Houston is 1-3 against the spread in the second leg of back-to-backs.
- Detroit is 5-1 against the spread without Cunningham this season.
- The Rockets are averaging a season-low 108.1 points per game this month.
- The underdogs are shooting 44.6% from the field in January.
- The Pistons lead the NBA in steals (12.0) and blocks (8.9) per game this month.
Rockets vs. Pistons Picks, Stats for PrizePicks Today
Here are two of the top Rockets vs. Pistons picks on PrizePicks Player Picks for today. Player projections via the PrizePicks real money NBA game.
Rockets SF-PF Kevin Durant vs. Pistons Projection: 24.5 Points
- Durant is hoisting up 20.1 shots per contest this month.
- According to databallr, the Texas product is generating 27.4 true shot attempts per 100 possessions this year.
- The former Phoenix Sun averages 26.9 points per game on the road this season.
- Houston’s leading scorer totaled 37 points in 37 minutes and shot 18 free throws in his first meeting with the Pistons this season.
Pistons C Jalen Duren vs. Rockets: 9.5 Rebounds
- Detroit’s star big man ranks fifth in rebounds per game (10.9).
- Duren hauls in 13.9 rebounds per 75 possessions, per databallr.
- Only six players have notched more double-doubles (20) than the Memphis product this season.
- Duren racked up 6 boards in just 12 minutes before being ejected (flagrant foul) in his first meeting with Houston this year.
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