The Detroit Pistons (0-1) take a trip down south to face the Houston Rockets (0-1) Friday. Tip-off from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Tied 1-1

Detroit lost 115-111 to the Chicago Bulls in its season-opener Wednesday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point favorite as the Under (236.5) cashed. G Cade Cunningham and C Isaiah Stewart both put up 20-point double-doubles, but Detroit shot just 29.2% from deep to bury any chance winning. The Pistons showed some fight by forcing 17 turnovers and winning the final quarter 32-21, but could not overcome their 35-19 opening-quarter deficit.

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