Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Pistons (16-60) battle the Houston Rockets (18-59) Friday with tip from the Toyota Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Pistons vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Rockets beat the Pistons 117-114 on Jan. 28, covering as a 5.5-point road underdog while the Under 235.5 hit.

Detroit has lost 18 of its last 19 games, and it has lost 11 straight on the road. However, it has covered 3 of its last 8 games and is 32-41-3 against the spread (ATS) this season. It is coming off a 107-106 loss in Oklahoma City, covering as a 9.5-point underdog Wednesday.

Houston has lost 7 in a row and is 3-7 straight up and 5-5 ATS in its last 10 games. The Rockets are 32-43-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off a 123-114 road loss to the Nets, covering as a 10.5-point underdog.