The Rockets will play the Pistons on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:41 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 12th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 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 91.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 80.67. 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 3-12 away team record. They now rank 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 2-16 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 14th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 22nd (112.7) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 24th, averaging 111.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.6 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 26th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 123.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 7-2 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 1-7 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 18-18 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 3-35 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! Ready yer eyepatches for a fierce battle in Detroit... Arrr! The Houston Rockets sail into enemy waters to face the lowly Pistons... Arrr! The Pistons' venue be abuzz with anticipation, but can they prevail?
Houston Rockets be sittin' at an 18-18 overall standin'... Arrr! While the Pistons be drownin' with a pitiful 3-35 record... Arrr! The Rockets dominate the Western Southwest Division with a 7-2 record... Arrr! But the Pistons be sinkin' in the Eastern Central Division with a woeful 1-7... Arrr!
The Rockets be scorin' an average of 112.7 points per game... Arrr! While the Pistons barely scrape by with 111.3 points per game... Arrr! If ye be wantin' more details, review each team's performance stats... Arrr! Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines... Arrr!
Mateys, ye be wonderin' about prop bets for this epic clash... Arrr! Well, we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Arrr! Will the Rockets plunder the Pistons with a barrage of threes?... Arrr! Or will the Pistons surprise the Rockets with a daring comeback?... Arrr!
So gather yer crew, set sail for Detroit, and witness this clash of titans... Arrr! Can the Rockets reclaim their rightful place amongst the NBA elite?... Arrr! Or will the Pistons rise from the depths and shock the league?... Arrr! Only time and the swishing of hoops will tell... Arrr!
Best Rockets at Pistons Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -7.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +7.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Pistons
1/12/24 7:41pm EST | -7.5 -105+7.5 -115 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Rockets
Pistons
Game to Overtime
1/12/24 7:41pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -105Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -115Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 38.5 o -12038.5 u -110Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -130Bet |
Bojan Bogdanovich
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Bojan Bogdanovich
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 31.5 o -11531.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
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Jaden Ivey
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Killian Hayes
Points Scored
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Killian Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DET 1/12/24 7:41pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
| e - Detroit Pistons | 14 | 68 | 0.171 | +50.0 | 7-33 | 7-35 | 2-14 | 10-41 | 109.9 | 119.0 | -9.1 | L1 | 2-8 |
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 | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +100000 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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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