The Houston Rockets'(18-18) visit the'Detroit Pistons'(3-35) on Friday. Tip from Little Caesars Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Pistons'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockets lead 1-0
The Rockets have dropped back-to-back games after falling 124-110 in overtime against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, failing to cover as 4-point road underdogs. C Alperen Sengun'scored a team-high 25 points with 9 rebounds while G'Fred VanVleet'(20 points, 10 assists) and F Jabari Smith Jr.'(18 points, 15 rebounds) each had double-doubles. Houston shot 47.5% from the field in the loss.
The Pistons have dropped 6 games in a row after falling 130-108 to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday and failing to cover as 3-point home underdogs. C Jalen Duren'led all scorers with 21 points while grabbing 12 rebounds for a double-double. In total, 5 Detroit players scored in double figures while the team shot 45.8% from the field in the loss.