Pistons vs. Rockets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 23

The Detroit Pistons (32-10) will attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when hosting the Houston Rockets (26-16) on January 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena.

Friday's matchup between the Pistons and the Rockets sees the Pistons as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under of 217.5.

Pistons vs. Rockets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 23, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Arena: Little Caesars Arena
• Total: 217.5 points
• Spread: Pistons -4.5
• Moneyline: Pistons (-205), Rockets (+172)

How to watch Pistons vs. Rockets

• TV Channel: Space City Home Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Pistons vs. Rockets

• Pistons games this season have gone over this contest's total of 217.5 points 28 times.
• The Rockets have combined with their opponent to score more than 217.5 points in 25 of 42 games this season.
• These two teams score 234.3 points per game combined, 16.8 more than this game's total.
• Combined, these teams allow 220.9 points per game, 3.4 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Pistons vs. Rockets

• Detroit is 23-18-1 ATS this season.
• The Pistons have an ATS record of 12-11-1 when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites this season.
• The Rockets are 20-22-0 ATS this season.
• Houston has covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
• The Pistons are 12-10 against the spread, and 18-4 overall, at home.
• Detroit is 7-6 ATS as a 4.5-point favorite or more at home.
• Away from home, the Rockets are 11-13 overall and 12-12 against the spread.
• This year Houston is 6-10 ATS as 4.5-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Pistons vs. Rockets

• The Pistons have been the moneyline favorite 33 total times this season. They've finished 24-9 in those games.
• The Rockets have been underdogs in three games this season and won one (33.3%) of those contests.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -205 or shorter, Detroit has a record of 18-2 (90% win percentage).
• Houston has played as an underdog of +172 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Pistons a 67.2% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pistons vs. Rockets

• Pick ATS: Pistons (- 4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (217.5)
  
• Prediction: Pistons 116 - Rockets 108
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