Rockets-Pistons Odds Preview

The Houston Rockets and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Rockets were outlasted 107-102 by the Pacers on Friday, as a pick'em. The combined score went as a PUSH against the posted total of 209. Rafer Alston had 17 points with eight rebounds and eight assists in the loss. The Pistons were upset 112-91 by the Mavericks on Friday, as 4-point favorites at home. That game's 203 points made it OVER the posted total of 186. Richard Hamilton had 17 points, and Tayshaun Prince added 12 in a losing effort. Team records: Houston: 27-17 SU, 20-24 ATS Detroit: 24-18 SU, 18-24 ATS Houston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing New York are 7-3 After playing Indiana are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3 Detroit most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Dallas are 9-1 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games when playing Detroit Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 12 of Houston's last 18 games on the road Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing Houston Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston Next up: Houston at New York, Monday, January 26 Detroit at Minnesota, Wednesday, January 28