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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 1-31-24 Picks

Detroit Pistons (6-40) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (28-16)
January 31, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -12.5; Over/Under: +228.5
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The Detroit Pistons need a win after losing 11 of their last 14 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers look to stay hot after winning 10 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons recently beat the Hornets and Thunder while losing to the Wizards. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 122.1 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.8 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Bojan Bogdanovic is averaging 20.4 points and 2.6 assists. Jaden Ivey is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 11.9 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Team Facts

  • The Pistons have lost each of their last 21 night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games following a home win.
  • Each of the Pistons’ last seven night games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers split two games with the Bucks while beating the Clippers. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 114.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.7 points and 6.3 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 5.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts

  • The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • Each of the last six games between the Pistons and Cavaliers have gone UNDER the total points line.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are racking up the wins and covers, and they’re starting to get healthy, so you can understand why this line is so steep. However, the Pistons have been quietly covering numbers as well, as they’re 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. Also, the Cavs have beaten the Pistons twice this season already, but it’s Detroit that’s covered both games. The Cavaliers also have to go to Memphis tomorrow, so this could be a look ahead spot or a win and get out situation as they hope to save their legs. All that to say, I’m grabbing the points with the Pistons.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Detroit Pistons +12.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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