The Detroit Pistons host the Houston Rockets, Tuesday Feb 22, as the Pistons hope to make it back to back home court wins over the Rockets. The Rockets lead the Pistons 4-1 SU in their last five meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Pistons as -1.5 point home favorites over the Rockets with the over/under set at 201.5 points. Be sure to check Rockets vs Pistons NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Rockets (26-31) (11-18 V) have won four of their last ten games and two of their last five away from home. The Rockets, 5-15 when allowing teams to shoot at least 50 percent, are one of the worst defensive clubs in the league, allowing an average of 104.9 points. They are 6-23 when surrendering at least 105 but could have better luck against Detroit, which has one of the worst offenses at 94.9 points per game. Luis Scola scored 26 and Kyle Lowry finished with a career-high 36 points Wednesday against Philadelphia, but Houston had another poor defensive effort in suffering a 114-105 loss, its third in four games. Houston also needs leading scorer Kevin Martin to find his shooting touch. Martin, averaging 23.0 points, scored nine on 3-of-12 shooting against the 76ers and is averaging 13.0 points on 23.5 percent shooting from 3-point range in his last three games. He averaged 28.6 points and made 45.5 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc in his previous five. A game against the Pistons could help him get back on track. He scored 21 in the first meeting and has reached the 20-point mark in his last five games versus Detroit.
The Pistons (21-36) (14-15 H) have dropped six of their last ten games including four of five on home court. They are 4 1/2 games back of Indiana for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and posted a 115-109 overtime victory over the Pacers on Wednesday. The Pistons squandered a 10-point lead with less than 5 minutes to play in regulation, but instead of crumbling and losing for the ninth time in 12 games, they regrouped and outscored Indiana 11-5 in overtime. Tayshaun Prince had 25 points and 11 rebounds while Tracy McGrady scored 15 for Detroit, which snapped a season-worst four-game home losing streak. The Pistons have been particularly tough to be beat when Prince and McGrady play well. Detroit is 7-3 when Prince reaches the 20-point mark and 8-3 when McGrady scores at least 15. Neither player reached those marks in the first meeting this season against the Rockets, a 97-83 loss Dec. 7. Prince had 10 points on 5-of-12 shooting and McGrady scored 11.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Rockets are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Detroit.
- Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central.
Rockets vs Pistons
When: Tuesday, Feb 22, 7:30 PM ET
Pick: Pistons -1.5
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The Bottom Line: The Rockets will make this a close game, but may collapse at the finish. Be sure to check Rockets vs Pistons Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
