Detroit at Houston

Detroit has covered two straight as big underdogs, including a 107-106 loss at Oklahoma City in the last game as a +9.5 dog. Houston is in the rare role of favorite but has lost seven in a row. The Rockets are the second-worst offensive team in the NBA and the fourth-worst in field goal shooting (45.7%), while the defense is 28th in points surrendered and 29th at defending beyond the arc. Houston has two wins as a favorite against San Antonio this season, but lost the other three times as chalk to Orlando (116-110), to San Antonio (124-105), and the Spurs again (a 118-109 loss). The wagering value is on the visitors to win the game. Play Detroit on the moneyline.