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Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction: Houston Predicted to Win Monday's NBA Matchup [1/20/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Monday's Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets matchup.
The Houston Rockets will take on the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Toyota Center on Monday, beginning at 2:00PM ET.
The Rockets, with the likes of Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, are set to take on the Pistons, who feature Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Rockets as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Detroit-Houston game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Rockets are likely to win, with a probability of 72%, compared to the Pistons' 28%."
For a closer look at Monday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pistons vs. Rockets predictions page.
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Pistons vs. Rockets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's game between the Rockets and Pistons at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Time: 2:00PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Toyota Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Rockets and Pistons gear at Fanatics
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Pistons vs. Rockets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Detroit vs. Houston picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Pistons vs. Rockets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NBA matchup between the Pistons and Rockets 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Rockets a 72% chance of defeating the Pistons. Our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 115-108.
According to our model, the Pistons (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 224.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Pistons vs. Rockets Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pistons | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-106) | -7.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -305 |
| Total | o224.5 (-110) | u224.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pistons vs. Rockets Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Pistons vs. Rockets matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Pistons vs. Rockets Player Props
Betting on Detroit vs. Houston NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons in scoring, while Alperen Sengun is projected to be the top scorer for the Rockets.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rockets, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Pistons on Monday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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