The Pistons will play the Rockets on Monday, January 1st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets set for Monday, January 1st, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 82.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 92.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 1-15 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 12-5 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 25th (110.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 21st averaging 112.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.2 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 6th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 28th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 109.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have notched a 1-7 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 7-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 3-29 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 15-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Detroit Pistons be settin' sail for Houston's shores on Monday, January 1st, 2024, in another clash o' the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Brace yerselves for anotherrr thrillin' matchup!... The Rockets' fans be known fer their rowdy behavior, creatin' a raucous atmosphere in the arena. Beware their deafenin' roars and mighty support fer their home team!... The Pistons, with a measly 3-29 overall record, be lookin' to turn the tide on their misfortune. Their Eastern Central Division record be an abysmal 1-7... On the other hand, the Rockets boast a more respectable 15-15 overall standin' and a 7-2 Western Southwest Division record. They be a formidable foe... The Pistons be averagin' 110.3 points per game, while the Rockets be scorin' an impressive 112.3 points per game. It be a battle o' offense... So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game! Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. And don't forget to take a look at this game's prop bets below... May the winds o' fortune favor yer crew, whether ye be a Pistons or Rockets fan!
Best Pistons at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Rockets
1/01/24 8:10pm EST | +9.5 -110-9.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Pistons
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/01/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 108.5 o -120108.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
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Alec Burks
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Bojan Bogdanovich
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Jeff Green
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Kevin Knox
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u +100Bet |
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Tari Eason
Points Scored
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
Alec Burks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
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Bojan Bogdanovich
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o +10037.5 u -135Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11531.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaden Ivey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
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Jeff Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Kevin Knox
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Tari Eason
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at HOU 1/01/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
| e - Detroit Pistons | 14 | 68 | 0.171 | +50.0 | 7-33 | 7-35 | 2-14 | 10-41 | 109.9 | 119.0 | -9.1 | L1 | 2-8 |
Detroit Pistons & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.