The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons meet Friday 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 Knicks and lost to the Bucks, and they play the Nets next. The Cavs have won 13 of their last 16 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.5 points and 5.8 assists, while James Harden is averaging 18.9 points and 8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Thunder and lost to the Spurs, and they play the Magic next. The Pistons have won 15 of their last 19 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.4 points on 7.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 44 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won 11 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last six games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Pistons have lost 29 of their last 31 night games against Central Division opponents that hold a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last eight games as favorites against the Cavaliers has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven games at Little Caesars Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded 51 games with 4+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (530) of any player in the league this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Sam Merrill ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.0%) this season.
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.3).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.5).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (60.9).
Pistons vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Pistons don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus and Donovan Mitchell. Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, James Harden, and Dean Wade are questionable.
Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Pistons continue to win games and are 31-25-1 ATS on the season. If you just blindly backed the Pistons this season, you’re in good shape. Just when the Cavs were making their move, their injury report imploded out of nowhere. Without clarity, it’s hard to show the Cavs any attention. Already down Mitchell and potentially down Harden and others, I can’t get behind the Cavaliers. Also, it’s important to note the Cavs are still 25-35 ATS on the season despite all the recent wins and covers. I’m laying the points with the Pistons, but check the injury report for updates before betting this one, folks.