The Detroit Pistons (20-17) meet the Houston Rockets (27-10) at Little Caesars Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018, and will air on ATTSN Southwest.
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons Free Prediction
In the Rockets’ last outing, they were topped by the Golden State Warriors, 124-114. Golden State’s 15.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Houston, who had a rate of 13.3. The Warriors’ mark was below their season average of 21.6, while the Rockets’ was below their season average of 22.0. Eric Gordon was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 12-for-24 shooting.
The Pistons were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers in their last contest, 114-78. Philadelphia won the rebounding battle. The 76ers had 13 offensive rebounds and 55 total rebounds, while the Pistons had six and 34, respectively. Tobias Harris had a good performance for Detroit, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
This contest should be a showdown of opposite styles. Houston has preferred an up-and-down style of play (seventh in possessions per game), while Detroit has been more methodical (22nd in possessions per game).
Houston holds records of 27-10 straight up (SU) and 17-19-1 against the spread (ATS). A little over half of the Rockets’ games have finished over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Detroit owns records of 20-17 SU and 20-14-2 ATS. Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Pistons are involved, as 21 of their 37 games have ended under the total.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Pistons won 114-109. The Pistons’ 5.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Rockets, who had a mark of 10.0.
Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Houston is 10-7 ATS with 10 unders, 6 overs and 1 push.
Detroit is 9-7-1 ATS at home with 9 unders and 8 overs.
In games where they allow below 100 points, Houston is 12-2 and Detroit is 11-4.
When reaching the century mark, the Rockets are 27-7 and the Pistons are 17-5.
Detroit ranks sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (41.8) while Houston ranks 26th (47.8).
The Pistons rank second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.5) while the Rockets rank 22nd (18.0).
Detroit ranks second in fast break points allowed per game (8.1) while Houston ranks 22nd (12.7).
The Rockets rank first in three pointers attempted per game (43.2) while the Pistons rank 18th (28.5).
Houston ranks 15th in blocks per game (4.7) while Detroit ranks last (3.3).
The Rockets rank 12th in assists allowed per game (22.3) while the Pistons rank 25th (24.2).
Houston ranks third in steals per game (9.0) while Detroit ranks 15th (7.7).
The Pistons rank fourth in second chance points allowed per game (10.7) while the Rockets rank 13th (12.1).
Houston ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (41.5) while Detroit ranks 14th (43.0).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Houston is 1-4 ATS with 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push.
Detroit is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Rockets have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Houston has defeated opponents by an average of 8.1 points.
During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 94.2 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 97.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
