The Detroit Pistons (32-10) are favored (-4.5) to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Houston Rockets (26-16) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup airs on Amazon Prime Video and SCHN.
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Pistons vs. Rockets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Pistons 115, Rockets 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-202)
- Total Pick: Over 217.5 (computer predicts 227.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (+4.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Rockets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Rockets | -6.5 | 226.5 | -256 | +208 | 115-111 DET |
| 1/20/2025 | Rockets | -7.5 | 224.5 | -329 | +260 | 107-96 DET |
| 11/10/2024 | Rockets | -4 | 218.5 | -174 | +145 | 101-99 HOU |
Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Detroit's ATS record is 23-19-0 this season.
- When they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Pistons are 12-12 against the spread.
- Detroit has hit the over in 17 of its 42 games with a set total (40.5%).
- The Pistons have been favorites in 34 games this season and won 25 (73.5%) of those contests.
- This season, Detroit has won 18 of its 20 games, or 90%, when favored by at least -202 on the moneyline.
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston is 20-22-0 ATS this season.
- The Rockets are 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 20 of Houston's 42 games with a set total.
- The Rockets have put together a 1-2 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 33.3% of those games).
- Houston has played as a moneyline underdog of +168 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.
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Pistons vs. Rockets Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons:
Duncan Robinson: Probable (Back),
Ron Holland: Probable (Illness),
Caris LeVert: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Cade Cunningham: Questionable (Illness)
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out (Ankle),
Aaron Holiday: Day-To-Day (Back)
Pistons vs. Rockets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video and SCHN
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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