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Alright, sports fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're diving headfirst into what promises to be a thrilling NBA regular season clash! Mark your calendars for January 23rd, 2026, as the Houston Rockets make their way to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Pistons.
Now, let's talk about what we're seeing this season. The betting lines are telling a story, and it's a compelling one. The Pistons, playing on their home court, are the favorites at -180 on the moneyline, suggesting they've been building some serious momentum. They're also favored by 4.5 points against the spread, meaning oddsmakers expect them to win by at least five. For the Rockets, coming in as the underdog, their moneyline sits at +153, indicating they'll need to pull off a significant upset to secure the victory.
When it comes to scoring, the oddsmakers are predicting a relatively high-octane affair, setting the over/under at 217.5 points. This suggests both teams have the offensive firepower to light up the scoreboard, or perhaps we're in for a defensive slugfest where every point is hard-earned.
This matchup isn't just about two teams; it's about narratives unfolding. Will the Pistons continue to assert their dominance at home, or can the Rockets defy the odds and steal a crucial road win? We're on the edge of our seats to find out! Get ready for an electric night of NBA action!
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Looking at the recent matchups, the Houston team has a slight edge, winning two out of the last three games against Detroit. The scores have been relatively close, with the largest margin of victory being 11 points in Detroit's favor in January 2025. In their most recent encounter in October 2025, Houston secured a narrow 115-111 victory. Scoring patterns show both teams capable of putting up significant points, with totals often exceeding 200 points combined. Houston has shown a tendency to win at home, as seen in their November 2024 victory over Detroit. However, Detroit's recent L1 streak suggests they are looking to bounce back, while Houston's W4 streak indicates strong current form.
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Current Season Games
HOU
| L@ PHI | 122 - 128 |
| Wvs SA | 111 - 106 |
| Wvs NO | 119 - 110 |
| Wvs MIN | 110 - 105 |
| Lvs OKC | 91 - 111 |
| Wvs CHI | 119 - 113 |
| L@ SAC | 98 - 111 |
| L@ POR | 105 - 111 |
| L@ POR | 102 - 103 |
| Wvs PHO | 100 - 97 |
| L@ DAL | 104 - 110 |
| W@ BKN | 120 - 96 |
| Wvs IND | 126 - 119 |
| Wvs CLE | 117 - 100 |
| W@ LAL | 119 - 96 |
| L@ LAC | 108 - 128 |
| L@ SAC | 124 - 125 |
| W@ DEN | 115 - 101 |
| L@ NO | 128 - 133 |
| L@ DEN | 125 - 128 |
| Wvs LAC | 115 - 113 |
| L@ DAL | 109 - 122 |
| Wvs PHO | 117 - 98 |
| Wvs SAC | 121 - 95 |
| L@ UTA | 125 - 133 |
| W@ UTA | 129 - 101 |
| W@ GS | 104 - 100 |
| W@ PHO | 114 - 92 |
| Lvs DEN | 109 - 112 |
| W@ CLE | 114 - 104 |
| Wvs ORL | 117 - 113 |
| Wvs POR | 140 - 116 |
| Wvs WAS | 135 - 112 |
| W@ MIL | 122 - 115 |
| L@ SA | 110 - 121 |
| W@ MEM | 124 - 109 |
| Wvs DAL | 110 - 102 |
| W@ BOS | 128 - 101 |
| W@ TOR | 139 - 121 |
| Wvs BKN | 137 - 109 |
| Lvs DET | 111 - 115 |
| L@ OKC | 124 - 125 |
DET
| W@ NO | 112 - 104 |
| Wvs BOS | 104 - 103 |
| Wvs IND | 121 - 78 |
| Wvs PHO | 108 - 105 |
| Lvs LAC | 92 - 98 |
| Wvs CHI | 108 - 93 |
| Wvs NY | 121 - 90 |
| W@ CLE | 114 - 110 |
| Lvs MIA | 112 - 118 |
| W@ LAL | 128 - 106 |
| L@ LAC | 99 - 112 |
| L@ UTA | 129 - 131 |
| W@ SAC | 136 - 127 |
| W@ POR | 110 - 102 |
| Wvs CHA | 112 - 86 |
| L@ DAL | 114 - 116 |
| W@ BOS | 112 - 105 |
| Wvs ATL | 142 - 115 |
| Wvs MIL | 124 - 112 |
| Wvs POR | 122 - 116 |
| L@ MIL | 109 - 113 |
| Wvs ATL | 99 - 98 |
| W@ MIA | 138 - 135 |
| Lvs ORL | 109 - 112 |
| L@ BOS | 114 - 117 |
| W@ IND | 122 - 117 |
| W@ MIL | 129 - 116 |
| W@ ATL | 120 - 112 |
| Wvs IND | 127 - 112 |
| Wvs PHI | 114 - 105 |
| Wvs CHI | 124 - 113 |
| Wvs WAS | 137 - 135 |
| W@ PHI | 111 - 108 |
| W@ BKN | 125 - 107 |
| Wvs UTA | 114 - 103 |
| W@ MEM | 114 - 106 |
| Wvs DAL | 122 - 110 |
| Wvs ORL | 135 - 116 |
| Lvs CLE | 95 - 116 |
| Wvs BOS | 119 - 113 |
| W@ HOU | 115 - 111 |
| L@ CHI | 111 - 115 |
Previous Season Games
HOU
| Lvs GS | 89 - 103 |
| W@ GS | 115 - 107 |
| Wvs GS | 131 - 116 |
| L@ GS | 106 - 109 |
| L@ GS | 93 - 104 |
| Wvs GS | 109 - 94 |
| Lvs GS | 85 - 95 |
| Lvs DEN | 111 - 126 |
| L@ LAL | 109 - 140 |
| L@ LAC | 117 - 134 |
| W@ GS | 106 - 96 |
| Wvs OKC | 125 - 111 |
| Wvs UTA | 143 - 105 |
| L@ LAL | 98 - 104 |
| W@ PHO | 148 - 109 |
| W@ UTA | 121 - 110 |
| Wvs ATL | 121 - 114 |
| Lvs DEN | 111 - 116 |
| W@ MIA | 102 - 98 |
| W@ ORL | 116 - 108 |
| Wvs PHI | 144 - 137 |
| Wvs CHI | 117 - 114 |
| Wvs DAL | 133 - 96 |
| Wvs PHO | 111 - 104 |
| Wvs ORL | 97 - 84 |
| Wvs NO | 146 - 117 |
| W@ NO | 109 - 97 |
| L@ IND | 102 - 115 |
| L@ OKC | 128 - 137 |
| Lvs SAC | 103 - 113 |
| Wvs SA | 118 - 106 |
| Wvs MIL | 100 - 97 |
| L@ UTA | 115 - 124 |
| Wvs MIN | 121 - 115 |
| Lvs GS | 98 - 105 |
| Wvs PHO | 119 - 111 |
| Wvs TOR | 94 - 87 |
| L@ DAL | 105 - 116 |
| L@ MIN | 114 - 127 |
| L@ BKN | 97 - 99 |
| L@ NY | 118 - 124 |
| Lvs BKN | 98 - 110 |
| L@ MEM | 119 - 120 |
| W@ ATL | 100 - 96 |
| W@ BOS | 114 - 112 |
| W@ CLE | 135 - 131 |
| Wvs CLE | 109 - 108 |
| Lvs DET | 96 - 107 |
| W@ POR | 125 - 103 |
| L@ SAC | 127 - 132 |
| W@ DEN | 128 - 108 |
| Wvs MEM | 120 - 118 |
| W@ MEM | 119 - 115 |
| W@ WAS | 135 - 112 |
| Wvs LAL | 119 - 115 |
| Lvs BOS | 86 - 109 |
| Wvs DAL | 110 - 99 |
| Lvs MIA | 100 - 104 |
| Lvs MIN | 112 - 113 |
| W@ NO | 128 - 111 |
| W@ CHA | 114 - 101 |
| W@ TOR | 114 - 110 |
| Wvs NO | 133 - 113 |
| L@ OKC | 96 - 111 |
| Wvs GS | 91 - 90 |
| W@ LAC | 117 - 106 |
| L@ GS | 93 - 99 |
| L@ SAC | 111 - 120 |
| Wvs OKC | 119 - 116 |
| W@ PHI | 122 - 115 |
| W@ MIN | 117 - 111 |
| Lvs POR | 98 - 104 |
| Wvs POR | 116 - 88 |
| Wvs IND | 130 - 113 |
| L@ MIL | 100 - 101 |
| W@ CHI | 143 - 107 |
| Wvs LAC | 125 - 104 |
| Wvs LAC | 111 - 103 |
| Wvs WAS | 107 - 92 |
| W@ DET | 101 - 99 |
| L@ OKC | 107 - 126 |
| Wvs SA | 127 - 100 |
| Wvs NY | 109 - 97 |
| Lvs GS | 121 - 127 |
| W@ DAL | 108 - 102 |
| W@ SA | 106 - 101 |
| L@ SA | 106 - 109 |
| Wvs MEM | 128 - 108 |
| Lvs CHA | 105 - 110 |
DET
| Lvs NY | 113 - 116 |
| W@ NY | 106 - 103 |
| Lvs NY | 93 - 94 |
| Lvs NY | 116 - 118 |
| W@ NY | 100 - 94 |
| L@ NY | 112 - 123 |
| L@ MIL | 133 - 140 |
| Lvs MIL | 119 - 125 |
| Wvs NY | 115 - 106 |
| Lvs SAC | 117 - 127 |
| Lvs MEM | 103 - 109 |
| W@ TOR | 117 - 105 |
| L@ OKC | 103 - 119 |
| L@ MIN | 104 - 123 |
| Wvs CLE | 133 - 122 |
| Wvs SA | 122 - 96 |
| Wvs NO | 136 - 130 |
| L@ DAL | 117 - 123 |
| W@ MIA | 116 - 113 |
| W@ NO | 127 - 81 |
| Lvs OKC | 107 - 113 |
| Lvs WAS | 125 - 129 |
| Wvs WAS | 123 - 103 |
| W@ POR | 119 - 112 |
| L@ GS | 110 - 115 |
| L@ LAC | 115 - 123 |
| W@ UTA | 134 - 106 |
| Wvs BKN | 115 - 94 |
| Lvs DEN | 119 - 134 |
| Wvs BOS | 117 - 97 |
| Wvs LAC | 106 - 97 |
| W@ ATL | 148 - 143 |
| W@ SA | 125 - 110 |
| W@ CHI | 128 - 110 |
| W@ CHI | 132 - 92 |
| Wvs CHA | 112 - 102 |
| Wvs PHI | 125 - 112 |
| Lvs CLE | 115 - 118 |
| Lvs ATL | 130 - 132 |
| Wvs CHI | 127 - 119 |
| Wvs DAL | 117 - 102 |
| L@ IND | 119 - 133 |
| L@ CLE | 91 - 110 |
| L@ ORL | 113 - 121 |
| W@ ATL | 114 - 104 |
| W@ HOU | 107 - 96 |
| Lvs PHO | 121 - 125 |
| Lvs IND | 100 - 111 |
| W@ NY | 124 - 119 |
| Wvs TOR | 123 - 114 |
| Lvs GS | 104 - 107 |
| W@ BKN | 113 - 98 |
| Wvs POR | 118 - 115 |
| Wvs MIN | 119 - 105 |
| Wvs CHA | 98 - 94 |
| Wvs ORL | 105 - 96 |
| L@ DEN | 121 - 134 |
| W@ SAC | 114 - 113 |
| W@ LAL | 117 - 114 |
| W@ PHO | 133 - 125 |
| Lvs UTA | 119 - 126 |
| Wvs MIA | 125 - 124 |
| L@ BOS | 99 - 123 |
| W@ NY | 120 - 111 |
| L@ BOS | 120 - 130 |
| Lvs MIL | 107 - 128 |
| Lvs PHI | 96 - 111 |
| W@ IND | 130 - 106 |
| L@ MEM | 111 - 131 |
| Wvs TOR | 102 - 100 |
| L@ ORL | 100 - 111 |
| L@ CHA | 121 - 123 |
| Lvs CHI | 112 - 122 |
| W@ WAS | 124 - 104 |
| W@ TOR | 99 - 95 |
| L@ MIL | 120 - 127 |
| Wvs MIA | 123 - 121 |
| Lvs HOU | 99 - 101 |
| Wvs ATL | 122 - 121 |
| L@ CHA | 107 - 108 |
| Wvs LAL | 115 - 103 |
| W@ BKN | 106 - 92 |
| Lvs NY | 98 - 128 |
| W@ PHI | 105 - 95 |
| L@ MIA | 98 - 106 |
| Lvs BOS | 118 - 124 |
| L@ CLE | 101 - 113 |
| Lvs IND | 109 - 115 |