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Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 3-1-24 Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers (38-20) vs. Detroit Pistons (9-49)
March 1, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons +9; Over/Under: +225
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The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Detroit Pistons need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons prediction.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently beat the Wizards and Mavericks while losing to the Bulls. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 114.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28 points and 6.2 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18.1 points and 6.2 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons rebounded from losses to the Magic and Knicks with a win over the Bulls. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Simone Fontecchio is averaging 15.1 points and 1.9 assists. Jaden Ivey is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 12 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Team Facts

  • The Pistons have lost each of their last 24 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six night games at Little Caesars Arena.
  • Each of the Pistons’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts

  • The Cavaliers have won 17 of their last 18 games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
  • Each of the Cavaliers’ last six road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are obviously the better team here and have won 8 straight meetings against the Pistons. The Cavs should be big favorites in this spot. However, while the Pistons aren’t winning games, they’ve covered 6 of their last 9 games and have been competitive in these losses. The Cavaliers just lost to the Bulls by 9 points as 5.5 point favorites, the same team the Pistons just upset. Donovan Mitchell is questionable for the Cavs with a knee injury. That’s worth watching before locking in any bet. Lot of points here. Give me the Pistons and the free buckets.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Detroit Pistons +9

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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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