Pistons vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 13, 2024, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 11, 2024, 11:34PM
The Detroit Pistons will square off with the favoured Houston Rockets in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and Alec Burks, the Pistons are up against a Rockets line-up that includes Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pistons vs Rockets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pistons vs Rockets
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Detroit-Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 76% chance of defeating the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Rockets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pistons $4.40, Rockets $1.28
- Line: Pistons +9 ($1.90), Rockets -9 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.93, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pistons at $4.40 and the Rockets at $1.28.
The Pistons are 9-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.90 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Rockets (-9) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 224.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.93 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pistons (+9) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 224.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
The best site to place a bet on the Pistons vs Rockets game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pistons vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Detroit at $4.40 with Betfair (2.7% edge)
- Line: Pistons +9 at $1.90 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (50% probability)
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While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pistons to win is our preferred option because of the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Pistons vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Rockets at Little Caesars Arena this Saturday has the Rockets winning 116-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Detroit vs Houston on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pistons vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pistons vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jaden Ivey is expected to lead the way for the Pistons with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Alperen Sengun is projected to finish with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Rockets.
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Jalen Duren | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Alec Burks | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Killian Hayes | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| Kevin Knox | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 22 | 9 | 6 |
| Fred VanVleet | 20 | 3 | 9 |
| Jalen Green | 20 | 4 | 3 |
| Cam Whitmore | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| Jabari Smith | 16 | 9 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Houston game at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Rockets: Preview
The NBA game between the Pistons and Rockets at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Saturday 13 January 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Detroit vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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