On Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, the Detroit Pistons (1-8) are playing the Houston Rockets (1-9) at Toyota Center. Thus far, the Pistons are 3-6 against the spread in the 2021-22 NBA regular season, whereas the Rockets are 5-4-1 against the spread. BetUS odds are viewable below.
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets odds, predictions, picks and game preview
Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Toyota Center; Houston, Texas
TV channels: AT&T SportsNet Southwest, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Indiana, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, NBA League Pass
Radio broadcast: KBME/KQBU-FM, WXYT
Live stream: DIRECTV STREAM (cancel within 14 days for a full refund), fuboTV (seven-day free trial)
ESPN’s Basketball Power Index: Rockets have a 56.9% chance of winning
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets news
According to Land of Basketball’s database, based on 143 regular season games played all-time, the Pistons are 74-69 versus the Rockets. Additionally, in the past three head-to-head meetings Detroit is 2-1 against Houston. On Mar. 19, 2021, the last time these teams played one another, the Pistons won 113-100 at Toyota Center. In the last 10 head-to-head performances, Detroit is 6-4 against Houston.
For this game, the top story pertains to the No. 1 overall pick, Cade Cunningham, playing against No. 2 overall pick Jalen Green. In the 2021-22 NBA season, Cunningham is averaging 10.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. As for Green, the 6’6” shooting guard is averaging 13.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Both players are performing on awful teams, but the rookies are making the best of their situations.
In a rare ESPN game for the Rockets, No. 1 overall draft pick Cade Cunningham leads Detroit into Houston to face No. 2 pick Jalen Green. https://t.co/X3TGBce39I
— The Rockets Wire (@TheRocketsWire) November 10, 2021
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets betting lines and odds
Sportsbook: BetUS
Over/Under: 210
Point spread: Rockets -3.5 (-110)
Best moneyline: Pistons +145, Rockets -165
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets injury report
Pistons: PG Killian Hayes (probable) | SF Isaiah Livers (out) | SF Chris Smith (out)
Rockets: SG Eric Gordon (probable) | SF Danuel House (probable) | PG Kevin Porter Jr. (questionable)
#Pistons Killian Hayes (sprained left thumb) is probable for tonight at #Rockets.
Saben Lee, Luka Garza and Isaiah Livers are on G League assignment with the @MotorCityCruise.#DFS
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) November 10, 2021
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets preview
Moreover, last Friday, in the Pistons’ 96-90 home loss versus the Nets, rookie guard Cade Cunningham scored a team-high 17 points in 30 minutes played. Kelly Olynyk closed out his performance with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25 minutes of action. In the third quarter, Brooklyn outscored Detroit 39 to 23. While the Pistons did score 28 points in the fourth quarter, they were outplayed all around.
In addition to committing a total of 22 fouls, the Pistons shot 33-for-87 (37.9%) from the field and 11-for-34 (32.4%) from three-point range. At least they kept the Nets to under 100 points. After their six-point loss, they are now 1-4 at home, 0-4 away and 1-3 ATS away. Not to mention, their losing streak has been extended to four games.
Meanwhile, in the Rockets’ 120-107 away loss against the Warriors on Sunday, forward Jae’Sean Tate led his team in points and rebounds, finishing his performance with 21 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes spent on the court. Center Daniel Theis contributed 14 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21 minutes played as well.
On top of turning the ball over 21 times versus Golden State, they were outscored 34 to 22 in the third quarter. Houston shot 36-for-79 (45.6%) from the floor and 10-for-33 (30.3%) from behind the arc. The Pistons might be on a four-game losing streak, but the Rockets have it much worse right now. They have lost their last eight games. Houston is now 1-2 at home, 0-7 away and 1-2 ATS at home.
Projected starting lineup
Pistons: PG Killian Hayes | SG Cade Cunningham | SF Saddiq Bey | PF Jerami Grant | C Isaiah Steward
Rockets: PG D.J. Augustin | SG Jalen Green | SF Jae’Sean Tate | PF Daniel Theis | C Christian Wood
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets prediction
Furthermore, the total for tonight’s interconference matchup is set at 210. Fans are well aware that watching two horrible teams play one another is quite boring. Though, this is exciting for oddsmakers. Bettors are unsure which team will pull away with the victory. According to the spread consensus, 69% of gamblers are predicting the Rockets will cover the spread. Regarding the total consensus, 64% of bettors are expecting the total will go over 210.
For interesting betting trends, the Pistons are 3-11 ATS in their past 14 games. The total has gone under in four of the team’s last five performances, too. Nevertheless, the Pistons are 0-12 SU in their previous 12 road games. To add to these betting statistics, they are 6-0 ATS in their last six games played at Toyota Center. The Pistons are 0-8 as underdogs and 1-0 as selected favorites.
As for the Rockets, they are 0-8 SU in their last eight performances. And, the total has gone under in eight of Houston’s past 11 games. Also, the total has gone under in seven of their previous nine games played against Detroit. But, the total has gone over in four of their last five contests played in the month of November. Lastly, they are 0-5 SU in their past five games this season. Therefore, contemplate picking the Pistons to win on the road and to cover the spread.
Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets betting pick
Pick the Pistons to win on the road, they will cover the spread and the total will go over 210. Detroit is a 3.5-point underdog with BetUS.
