Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the 38-20 Cleveland Cavaliers (-414) will take on the 9-49 Detroit Pistons (+319) in a Central Division matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.
This game will take place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on BSDE.
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Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Detroit and Cleveland, the Cavaliers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 8 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Cleveland is averaging 115 points compared to Detroit at 107.
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-0.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 0-5.
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Looking at the Cavaliers’ season-long O/U record, the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 221.5, and their games have averaged 224.4 points per game this season.
Despite being favored by 5.5 points, the Cavs lost to the Bulls in their last game (132-123). This dropped their overall record to 38-20, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland’s ATS record for the season is 28-28, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last seven games. On the road, they are 14-12 ATS and have gone 19-20 ATS as the favorite.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavs are currently in 2nd place and have a 25-14 record against conference opponents. Against the Central Division, they are 8-5.
On average, the Cavaliers’ games have seen 224.4 points scored this season, and their O/U record is 27-30-1. In their last two games, the over has hit.
This season, the Cavaliers are 15th in the league in scoring at 114.7 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 113.3 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavs are 11th in the league at 36%. Overall, they are 11th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 20th in the league.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.6% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the league with an average of 27.7 per game.
On defense, the Cavaliers come into the game ranked 2nd in the league in points allowed at 109.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 118.7 points per contest (25th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.7% while allowing 36.1% from downtown.
Detroit is 9-49 this season and currently in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 6-28 and 2-11 against Central Division opponents.
The Pistons are 8-45 as underdogs this season and are 29-28 against the spread. On average, they have been 8.7 points worse than the spread as underdogs.
Detroit’s last three games have all resulted in ATS wins, and they have an average scoring differential of -8.1 points per game at home. On the road, they are 16-14 ATS compared to 13-14 at home.
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 31-26-1, and their games have averaged 234 points per game. The under has hit in their last seven games.
In their last game, the Pistons beat the Bulls by a score of 105-95. They were 10-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 223.5 points.
In terms of scoring, the Pistons are averaging 112.7 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 113.5 points compared to 111.8 at home (27th).
So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 29.3% of their games. They are currently on a three-game streak of scoring below their season average.
In terms of pace, Detroit is 8th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game. When it comes to shooting, they are 16th in field goal percentage at 47%. From three-point range, the Pistons are 18th in percentage (36%).
Coming into today’s game, the Pistons’ defense is giving up an average of 121.3 points per contest. So far this season, the Pistons’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 1st in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.2 times per game vs. Detroit.
Our prediction for this game is that the Cavaliers will come out on top with a projected score of 134-106.
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- The Cavaliers should also cover at -9
- Projecting a combined 240 points, we like the over
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Marcus Sasser – Knee – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Donovan Mitchell – Knee – Questionable
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
