SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA MLK Day predictions for Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets on Monday

Pistons star Cade Cunningham shed even more light on his blossoming rivalry with 2021 NBA Draft mate, Rockets guard Jalen Green.

It’s Monday, January 20, and the Detroit Pistons (21-21) and the Houston Rockets (28-13) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Detroit is competitive this season currently sitting in 8 th place in the Eastern Conference while the Rockets have had a breakout season currently sitting in 2 nd place in the Western Conference.

When travel issues brought the Pistons to a random Buc-ee's in Alabama, they embraced it. It's a clue into why this year's team is so different.

There are eight games on the NBA schedule for Monday, including the Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets showdown at the Toyota Center.

Our NBA betting picks believe the total is too low as the improving offenses of the Pistons and Rockets meet in Houston on Monday afternoon. Look for Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green to shine in particular.

In a home matchup at Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets will open the second half of the NBA's 2024-25 regular season with Monday's visit from the Detroit Pistons. Houston (28-13) enters the season's second half on a 56-win pace and in a lofty perch at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff has praised center Jalen Duren's energy and impact on the team's performance.

The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.

The Sixers have a veteran-laden roster full of players who should theoretically be of interest to contending teams. There are five Sixers who may be the most likely to generate trade calls from those buyers, but their markets -- both in terms of salary and draft compensation -- will vary quite a bit.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.