Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Prediction NBA Picks 7/15/24

The Detroit Pistons and  Houston Rockets meet Sunday in summer league NBA action at the Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Pistons opened up their Summer League tournament against the Philadelphia 76ers. It wasn’t a good game, with the offense scoring 81 points, but the defense gave up 94 points and that led to the defeat. The Pistons defense was a major issue, but the offense used a balanced attack. There were six different players that put up at least 11 points. Ronald Holland II put up 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Tolu Smith also stepped up, putting up 12 points and 11 rebounds. In this game, the Pistons are going to need the defense to step up here and make life tough on the Rockets. 

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Rockets opened up their Summer League tournament against the Los Angeles Lakers, and they were able to secure the 99-80 victory. Reed Sheppard had a strong game, putting up 23 points. He hit four of his six shots from deep, and they are going to need him to hit his shots from deep again here. Cam Whitmore also was a standout, putting up 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and four steals. The offense put up 99 points and this game is going to be all about the offense. The Rockets are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start and really put the pressure on.

Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The Rockets are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Pistons defense in the first game gave up 94 points, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. The Rockets are going to use the balanced offense to run up the score here, and this game is going to get out of hand early. The Pistons aren’t going to be keeping up. Back the Rockets against the spread here.