Rockets vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 2, 2024, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 1, 2024, 2:04AM
The Houston Rockets will square off with the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Toyota Center on Tuesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Pistons side that includes Cade Cunningham, Bojan Bogdanovic and Jaden Ivey.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rockets vs Pistons game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Rockets vs Pistons
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Houston-Detroit NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 76% chance of beating the Pistons at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Pistons: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.26, Pistons $4.70
- Line: Rockets -9.5 ($1.95), Pistons +9.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.92
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 Rockets at $1.26 and the Pistons at $4.70.
The Rockets are listed as 9.5-point favourites against the Pistons, with odds of $1.95 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Pistons (+9.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for Rockets vs Pistons has been set at 227.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pistons (+9.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 227.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
The best site to place a bet on the Rockets vs Pistons game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Rockets vs Pistons: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $4.70 with Betfair (2.5% edge)
- Line: Pistons +9.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (55% probability)
- Total Points: Over 227.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Rockets vs Pistons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Pistons at Toyota Center on Tuesday has the Rockets winning 118-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Houston vs Detroit on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.
Rockets vs Pistons: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Rockets vs Pistons without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Fred VanVleet is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists, while Cade Cunningham is projected to finish with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pistons.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | 20 | 4 | 10 |
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 10 | 5 |
| Jalen Green | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| Tari Eason | 11 | 7 | 1 |
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 27 | 5 | 7 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| Jaden Ivey | 16 | 4 | 5 |
| Jalen Duren | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Alec Burks | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Detroit match-up at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Pistons: Preview
The NBA game between the Rockets and Pistons at Toyota Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Tuesday 2 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Houston vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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