The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Nets and Bucks, and they play the Celtics next. The Cavs have won their last 2 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30 points and 4.7 assists, while Sam Merrill is averaging 19.3 points and 2.3 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarret Allen is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 39 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Rockets and Celtics, and they play the Magic next. The Pistons have lost 7 of their last 11 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 42 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Ronald Holland II is averaging 15 points and 3 assists. Ausar Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Stewart is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Pistons’ last six games.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last five games.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Pistons have lost 30 of their last 31 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last eight Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Pistons’ last nine games against the Cavaliers following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games against the Pistons following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Tobias Harris has recorded three games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Ausar Thompson has recorded three games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Sam Merrill ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Evan Mobley has recorded three games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (20.3).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (8.7).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (7.7).
- The Cavaliers rank T2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.3).
Pistons vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Marcus Sasser and Caris LeVert are questionable.
The Cavs will be without Darius Garland and Max Strus.
Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction
Both teams on the end of a back-to-back, but it’s the Pistons who have the edge because they don’t have to travel. The ads are also the more banged up team, with two rotation guys still down. This is also a statement game for the Pistons if they’re serious about taking that next step in the East. The Pistons just beat the Celtics, but they now have a chance to gain confidence by beating the Cavs. Important game for the young Pistons. I’ll grab the bucket in a game they could win outright at home.