Prediction: Detroit Pistons VS Houston Rockets 2025-07-13
NBA Summer League 2025: Detroit Pistons vs. Houston Rockets
Date: July 13, 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM ET
Key Statistics & Context
- Detroit Pistons (Underdog):
- Moneyline odds: +2.1 (DraftKings/Fanatics), +2.06 (FanDuel) → Implied probability: ~47.6%.
- Spread: +1.5 to +2.0 points (FanDuel/DraftKings).
- Notable players: Kobe Bufkin (high-IQ guard), Ron Holland (defensive standout).
- Houston Rockets (Favorite):
- Moneyline odds: -1.77 → Implied probability: ~56.5%.
- Spread: -1.5 to -2.0 points.
- Notable players: Chaz Lanier (athletic wing), Tidjane Salaun (playmaking guard).
- Historical Context:
- NBA Summer League underdogs win 32% of the time.
- Favorites win 68% of the time (100% - 32%).
Injuries & Updates
No major injury reports listed for either team. Both squads feature a mix of draft-eligible prospects and young players competing for roster spots.
Odds Breakdown & EV Calculations
#### Moneyline Implied Probabilities
- Pistons: 1 / 2.1 = 47.6%.
- Rockets: 1 / 1.77 = 56.5%.
Adjusted Probabilities (EV Framework)
1. Underdog (Pistons):
- Split implied (47.6%) vs. NBA underdog win rate (32%).
- Adjusted: (47.6% + 32%) / 2 = 39.8%.
- EV: 39.8% < 47.6% → Negative EV.
- Favorite (Rockets):
- Split implied (56.5%) vs. NBA favorite win rate (68%).
- Adjusted: (56.5% + 68%) / 2 = 62.25%.
- EV: 62.25% > 56.5% → Positive EV.
Best Bet & Rationale
Houston Rockets -1.5 (-2.0) at DraftKings
- Why? The Rockets’ adjusted probability (62.25%) exceeds their implied odds (56.5%), creating a +5.75% edge. Their depth of talent (Chaz Lanier’s scoring, Tidjane Salaun’s playmaking) and Summer League’s favoring of favorites (68% win rate) tilt the EV in their favor.
Detroit Pistons +2.0 at Fanatics
- Caution: While the Pistons’ adjusted probability (39.8%) is higher than their implied odds (47.6%), it still falls short of the NBA underdog win rate (32%). This is a negative EV play unless you’re banking on an upset.
Final Verdict
Take the Houston Rockets -1.5 (-2.0) at DraftKings.
The math doesn’t lie: The Rockets are a 62.25% chance to win per adjusted metrics, yet the line only prices them at 56.5%. Summer League is a sprint, not a marathon, and the Rockets’ depth and experience give them the edge.
Pistons fans, save your hope for the draft lottery.
Created: July 13, 2025, 4:17 a.m. GMT