NBA Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, February 22, 2011
By Drew Sharper
AUBURN HILLS, MI (TheSpread) – The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets look to start the second half of the NBA season on the right foot when they meet Tuesday. Here is a look at my pick for the game.
Detroit is 21-36 on the season and 14-15 at home. The Pistons have lost 6 of their last 10 games. Houston is 26-31 on the year and 11-18 on the road. The Rockets have lost 6 of their last 10 as well.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have released their odds for this game and they have made the Rockets a 1.5-point favorite at Detroit. The over/under total has been set at 201.5 points. Here are some trends to consider and my pick for tonight’s game:
Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons, 7:30PM ET (View Matchup)
The Rockets are 2-7 against the spread in their last 9 games in Detroit while the Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on 3 days of rest or more. My pick goes with Detroit at home as Houston struggles on the road and if the Pistons should have some closure with the Carmelo trade finally done. Look for the Pistons to give a spirited effort at home and win.
NBA FREE PICK: DETROIT PISTONS +1.5