The Pistons will play the Rockets on Monday, January 20th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Monday, January 20th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons come to this game with a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 97.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 11-10 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 14-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 15th (112.3) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 12th, averaging 114.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.5 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 15th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 107.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 1-6 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 9-1 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 21-21 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 28-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Detroit Pistons be takin' on the Houston Rockets...in a battle for glory on January 20th, 2025. The Rockets' venue be filled with excitement and anticipation for this clash...
Detroit Pistons stand at 21-21 overall, while Houston Rockets be 28-13. Pistons be 1-6 in the Eastern Central Division, Rockets be 9-1...in the Western Southwest Division. Pistons average 112.3 points per game, Rockets 114.2...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below. Hoist the colors!
Best Pistons at Rockets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -8.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +8.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pistons
Rockets
1/20/25 2:10pm EST | +8.5 -115-8.5 -105 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +8.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -8.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Pistons
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/20/25 2:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -120Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 115.5 o -120115.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -115Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 21.5 o -16021.5 u +120Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
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Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 27.5 o +10527.5 u -140Bet |
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Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 40.5 o -10540.5 u -125Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -135Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 28.5 o -13528.5 u +100Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/20/25 2:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +16.0 | 29-12 | 23-17 | 13-3 | 31-21 | 114.3 | 109.8 | +4.5 | L3 | 6-4 |
| x - Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +24.0 | 22-19 | 22-19 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
Detroit Pistons & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
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Detroit Pistons & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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