Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets: Preview & Analysis 3/31/2023

Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets: Preview & Analysis 3/31/2023

March 31, 2023

 

 

Game Preview

 

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets will attempt to snap a seven-game losing streak when they host the Detroit Pistons in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams. On Wednesday, Houston finished a five-game road trip with a 123-114 defeat to Brooklyn. Detroit has also dropped seven straight games, most recently to Oklahoma City by one point.

 

Houston has been the worst team in the Western Conference, but it has not let its work flag as the season has progressed. The Rockets were within five points of Memphis last week and within single digits of Brooklyn on Wednesday, both times clearing the spread. Against the Nets, all five of their starters tallied in double figures, led by Kevin Porter Jr.’s 31 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

 

The Pistons have dropped 16 of their previous 17 games and are missing Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, Isaiah Stewart, and Cade Cunningham. Houston comes into this game in much better shape, having covered the spread in six of its last nine Friday games. In its last seven games, Detroit has only covered the spread twice.

 

Let’s check the latest picks, NBA news, stats and NBA expert picks for Pistons vs Rockets. We’ve plenty of NBA predictions for you to consider.

 

Detroit is coming off a pair of strong performances, beginning with a 126-117 defeat to Milwaukee on Monday, when it covered the 11.5-point spread. Jaden Ivey, a rookie shooting guard, had 32 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds, while center Jalen had a double-double with 18 points and 10 boards. On Wednesday, the Pistons nearly stunned Oklahoma City, losing on a putback with less than one second left.

 

In the close call, they comfortably covered the 9.5-point spread, with Ivey leading the way with 24 points and nine assists. James Wiseman ended with 14 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 7 of 9 from the field. Detroit has covered the spread in seven straight trips to Houston and is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings between these teams. Detroit could meet a Houston team that is missing forward Kenyon Martin Jr., who is questionable.

 

Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Game Information

 

  • Date: 03/31/2023
  • Time: 08:10 PM ET
  • Location: Toyota Center.
  • How to Watch Pistons vs Rockets: NBC Sports Boston
  • Live Stream: NBA Game Pass

 

Pistons vs Rockets Betting Lines

 

Rockets are –240 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $41.67. On the other side, Pistons are +200 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $200.

The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Rockets at a 70.59% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Pistons have 33.33% probability of finishing the game with the W.

 

Watch the Full Show Here

 

Sign-up at BetUS TODAY and get 125% BONUS. Use the Promo Code BETUSTV125. Terms and Conditions apply.

 

Categories
NBA