Rockets vs. Pistons Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 20th, 2025

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Mark your calendars for January 20th, 2025, when the Rockets and Pistons collide in an NBA game in Houston, TX at Toyota Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Rockets vs. Pistons betting tip and prediction

At 13:00 on January 20th, 2025, the Western Conference and Eastern Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Rockets enters as -8 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Pistons won, 112-110. The over/under for the upcoming game is 223.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Rockets are currently knocking down 34% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Pistons are impressively converting 36.4% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Rockets are dedicating 38% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Pistons are taking 41% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Houston Rockets

How are the Rockets playing this season?

The Rockets comes into this game with a 28-13 record, and they are currently 2nd in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Rockets win their most recent game?

Yes, Rockets defeated the Trail Blazers, 125-103. Alperen Sengun scored 29 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Rockets

The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.6 points per game. In the last game, he scored 35.75 points in DraftKings and 32.5 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Rockets

Coming into the January 20th, 2025 contest, Alperen Sengun leads the Rockets with 10.5 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 57.25 points in DraftKings and 56 fantasy points in FanDuel. Fred VanVleet has a team-high 6 assists per game. He scored 21 DraftKings points and 19.3 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Rockets is Tari Eason (1.9 steals per game). He has 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.6 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Amen Thompson is leading the way for the Rockets with 1.2 blocks per game

Rockets Team Analysis

The Rockets' point differential this season is 6.3 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.2 points per game while allowing 107.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Rockets are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.

Projected Rockets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Rockets' starting lineup consisted of Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Jae'Sean Tate, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. For the upcoming matchup, the Rockets has the following injuries: Jock Landale is questionable (personal), Jabari Smith is out (hand) and Amen Thompson isquestionable (calf).

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons head this game with a 21-21 record, and they are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

No, Pistons came up short against the Suns, 125-121. Alec Burks scored 19 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pistons

The leading scorer for the Pistons this season is Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 24.3 points per game. Cade Cunningham also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.61. In the last game, scored 48 DraftKings fantasy points and 45.7 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Jalen Duren is leading the way with 9.6 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 31.5 points in DraftKings and 29 in FanDuel. Cade Cunningham is dishing out a team-high 9.4 assists per game. He has 48 DraftKings fantasy points and 45.7 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pistons' leader is Ausar Thompson with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 11 DraftKings fantasy points and 10.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pistons is Isaiah Stewart, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game. He scored 7.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 7.6 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -1.1 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.3 points per game while allowing 113.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 13.5 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 15.6 per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Rockets, the Pistons' starting five were Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart, Isaiah Livers, Jaden Ivey and Killian Hayes. For the upcoming matchup, Pistons has the following injury: Jaden Ivey is out (leg).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Rockets coming into this game as -8 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Rockets.

Money Line betting suggestion

Rockets are a -8 money line favorite for the game against the Pistons, and the suggestion is to pick the Rockets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Rockets and Pistons is 223.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Rockets and Pistons have combined for just 7 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.