
Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks Today
Detroit Pistons (23-22) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (36-9)
January 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5; Over/Under: 235
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The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Hawks, lost to the Magic, and they play the Pacers, Mavericks, and Bulls next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Rockets and 76ers, and they play the Heat, Hawks, and Mavs next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.8 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 25 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites against the Pistons following a loss.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (70.5%) this season.
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 5th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.2) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (9.4) this season.
- Jalen Duren ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (70.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.8%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.6).
- The Pistons rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.8).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
Cavaliers vs Pistons Injury Report
The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg. Tobias Harris is questionable with a head injury.
Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers should be eager for a bounce-back performance after three straight losses. However, we have to be concerned with the Cavs after allowing a combined 267 points in their last two games. The Pistons also aren’t a pushover, as they get after it defensively and force a ton of turnovers. That could be frustrating for a Cavs team that’s coming off their worst week of the season. The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a double-digit favorite. The Pistons have also seen 13 of their 23 wins this season come on the road. The status of Tobias Harris is big in this spot, so check the injury report before betting. I still want the points with the Pistons.