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Pistons vs. Rockets prediction: Houston favored to win Friday's NBA matchup [10/24/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets predictions for NBA Friday.
The Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons will lock horns in NBA action at Toyota Center on Friday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Rockets as the most likely winner of the Pistons vs. Rockets game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Rockets lineup will feature stars like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, while the Pistons will look to Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Pistons vs. Rockets prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NBA matchup between the Pistons and Rockets 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rockets a 68% chance of beating the Pistons. Our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 116-110.
According to our model, the Pistons (+6.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pistons vs. Rockets odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pistons | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-108) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -250 |
| Total | o226.5 (-110) | u226.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pistons vs. Rockets picks and best bet
Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our best NBA bets for Friday, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Pistons +6.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Pistons | +220 |
| Total | Over 226.5 | -110 |
According to our NBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Pistons +6.5 at the spread.
Pistons vs. Rockets player props
Looking for Pistons vs. Rockets 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 with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, while Kevin Durant is projected to have 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Rockets.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.
Pistons prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Pistons are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 28 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Tobias Harris | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Ausar Thompson | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Duncan Robinson | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jalen Duren | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Rockets prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Rockets:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 25 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Alperen Sengun | 21 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Amen Thompson | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Jabari Smith | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Tari Eason | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Pistons vs. Rockets game-day updates and essential details
Friday's action between the Rockets and Pistons at Toyota Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets
- Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Toyota Center
Conclusion
We predict the Rockets, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Pistons on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pistons vs. Rockets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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