Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 23

The Detroit Pistons (32-10) will be looking to continue a three-game home winning streak when squaring off against the Houston Rockets (26-16) on January 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons match up against the Rockets in a game that Detroit is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The over/under is 218.5 points for the matchup.

Here's everything you need to know about the Pistons-Rockets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Pistons vs. Rockets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
• TV: Amazon Prime Video and SCHN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction

ATS Pick: Rockets (+ 4.5)
O/U Pick: Over (218.5)
Score Prediction: Pistons 115 - Rockets 112

Pistons vs. Rockets Betting Insights

• The Pistons have played 28 games with more than 218.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, this year.
• The Rockets have played in 24 games this season (57.1% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 218.5 points.
• The two teams average a combined 15.8 more points per game (234.3) than this game's total of 218.5 points.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 220.9 points per game, 2.4 more than the point total for this matchup.
• Detroit has been victorious in 24, or 72.7%, of the 33 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Houston has been chosen as underdogs in three games this year and has walked away with the win one time (33.3%) in those games.
• After the last one head-to-head meetings, Detroit has a 1-0 record against Houston.
• The Pistons also have a 1-0 record against the spread when taking on the Rockets.

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Detroit's average total over the last 10 games is 9.9 points more than the 218.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Pistons are 23-18-1 this year.
• This season, Detroit has an ATS record of 12-11-1 in its 24 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or more.
• The Pistons have gone over the point total in 42.9% of their opportunities this year (18 times in 42 games with a set point total).
• The 117.2 points per game the Pistons score are 6.2 more points than the Rockets give up (111.0).
• Detroit has a 21-8-1 record against the spread and a 26-4 record overall when putting up more than 111.0 points.
• The Pistons are shooting 47.8% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points higher than the 46.3% the Rockets allow to opponents.
• The Pistons have done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (11-8-1) than they have in home games (12-10-0).
• Detroit has eclipsed the total in nine of 22 home games (40.9%). It has done better in away games, topping the total in nine of 20 matchups (45%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Pistons have won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.824) compared to road games (.625).

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham posts 25.7 points, 5.9 boards and 9.8 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 32.7% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made treys per game.
• Jalen Duren posts 17.8 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Ausar Thompson puts up 10.9 points, 5.9 boards and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 50.8% from the floor.
• Isaiah Stewart puts up 10.1 points, 5.6 boards and 1.2 assists per contest, shooting 52.7% from the floor.
• Duncan Robinson averages 12.2 points, 1.9 assists and 2.8 boards.

Pistons Player Props

Rockets Recent Trends

• In their last 10 games, the Rockets have two wins against the spread, and are 5-5 overall.
• Houston has averaged a total of 223.0 combined points in its last 10 games, 4.5 greater than this game's over/under of 218.5.
• In the Rockets' 42 games this season, they have 20 wins against the spread.
• This season, Houston has one ATS win in two games as an underdog of 4.5 points or more.
• Rockets games this season have gone over the point total 20 times in 42 opportunities (47.6%).
• The Rockets' 117.1 points per game are 7.2 more points than the 109.9 the Pistons give up to opponents.
• Houston has put together a 19-13 ATS record and a 24-8 overall record in games it scores more than 109.9 points.
• The Rockets are shooting 47.9% from the field, 4.0% higher than the 43.9% the Pistons' opponents have shot this season.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Rockets have a lower winning percentage at home (.444, 8-10-0 record) than away (.500, 12-12-0).
• Houston's games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (seven times out of 18) than away (13 of 24) this season.
• This season the Rockets are 15-2 at home when moneyline favorites (.882 winning percentage). Away they are 10-12 (.455).

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant delivers 26.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game for the Rockets.
• The Rockets are getting 18.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game from Amen Thompson this year.
• Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest. He is making 50.7% of his shots from the field.
• The Rockets are receiving 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Jabari Smith Jr. this year.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest. He is draining 44.2% of his shots from the floor and 41.4% from 3-point range, with 2.6 treys per game.

Rockets Player Props

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