The Houston Rockets (26-16) and Detroit Pistons (32-10) will meet in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Pistons are 4-point favorites over the Rockets on the spread, with the over/under set at 217.5 total points. Detroit is a -170 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Houston is +145 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Pistons predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 23.
Rockets vs Pistons Picks, Prediction
- Rockets vs Pistons pick: Ausar Thompson Over 5.5 Rebounds (+122)
My Pistons vs. Rockets best bet is on Ausar Thompson over 5.5 rebounds. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4 -110 | 217.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
| Pistons Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4 -110 | 217.5 -110o / -110u | -170 |
Rockets vs Pistons NBA Friday Preview
Action PRO projects Pistons forward Ausar Thompson for 6.9 rebounds today, a great 23.6% edge against the market when compared to his 5.5 line.
He has surpassed this line in seven of his past eight contests and is coming off a 9-rebound game against the Pelicans.
Thompson is averaging 5.9 rebounds in his last 10 games this season.
At a great value, back him to go over his rebounds line against his twin brother, Amen, and the Rockets.
Rockets vs Pistons Best Bet
- Ausar Thompson Over 5.5 Rebounds (+122)
Rockets vs Pistons Betting Trends
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