The Rockets will play the Pistons on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Houston Rockets and the Detroit Pistons will tip-off on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 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 Houston Rockets come to this game with a 97.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 99.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 11-12 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 17-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 2nd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 10th (117.0) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 9th, averaging 117.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.5 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 109.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 4-4 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 8-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 26-15 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 32-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Rockets face the Pistons in Detroit... Get ready for a barn-burner at the Pistons' home court...
The Rockets stand at 26-15 overall... Pistons boast a 32-10 record... Rockets and Pistons have been lighting up the scoreboard...
Review each team's stats... Sportsbooks have top spreads, totals, and moneylines... Prop bets available...
Don't miss this clash of titans... Rockets aim to plunder a victory... Pistons will defend their home turf... It's gonna be a battle for the ages... (Get ready for a showdown unlike any other!)
Best Rockets at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Rockets
Pistons
1/23/26 7:10pm EST | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Rockets
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/23/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 107.5 o -115107.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13518.5 u +100Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13516.5 u +100Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
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Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Okogie
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
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Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11538.5 u -115Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/23/26 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 34 | 11 | 0.756 | +2.5 | 18-5 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 22-6 | 117.2 | 110.0 | +7.2 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Houston Rockets | 28 | 17 | 0.622 | +8.5 | 16-4 | 12-13 | 5-5 | 16-15 | 116.3 | 110.5 | +5.8 | L1 | 6-4 |
Houston Rockets & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +1600 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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 Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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