Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 12/18/2021 by Tony T.
Rockets at Pistons—Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk remain out for the Pistons. For Houston Kevin Porter and Jalen Green are both out. Christian Wood is questionable with tendinitis in his knee which has forced him to miss the past two games. Armani Brooks questionable with an ankle. Houston has lost four of five with the 116-103 home defeat to the NY Knicks. Defense has been very poor for the Rockets in that five game period by surrendering 124.4 points per 100 possessions which is 30th and last in the league. Their offense is producing 112.9 per 100. Pistons have lost thirteen straight with their 122-113 road defeat to Indiana Pacers. Team sits 29th in offensive efficiency in that period by allowing 101.6 points per 100 possessions. On the defensive side they give up 112.3 per 100 ranking 21st. Rockets defense trending poorly in this five game period by allowing 50.6% shooting and 41.5%. Play Detroit -1.5.