Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2025

Cavs Look the Value Wager

It’s fantastic to see the Cavaliers with a -4.5 line on the spread at -112 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against the Pistons.

Cavs Have Enjoyed Upper Hand Over Pistons

Cleveland Cavaliers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Boston Celtics 112-105 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points, with Darius Garland getting 25 and Jarrett Allen 17.

Detroit Pistons lost when they last took to the court. At Little Caesars Arena, they were turned over 132-130 at home to Atlanta Hawks. Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 14 assists, with Tobias Harris scoring 22 points and Malik Beasley 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs beat the Pistons in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 110-91 scoreline at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The past 10 clashes between these teams have resulted in a Cavs win each time.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	116.2	115.2	1	1-0	2-2	2-0	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 123.2 points, 47.0 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.0 points and 43.1 rebounds per contest.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.0 points and 3.7 (35.6%) 3-pointers made. Jarrett Allen averages 10.6 rebounds and Darius Garland 6.1 assists.

The Pistons have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.9 points, 45.8 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.3 points and 43.2 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 28.2 points and 9.8 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 12.2 rebounds and Malik Beasley 4.0 (45.5%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen.

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Cavaliers at -4.5 in this NBA contest. We can get odds of -112 and this is the best game pick.

The expert basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our NBA predictions along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Cavaliers vs Pistons stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pistons in 10 consecutive games against Cavs.

Cavs -4.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

The Winning Margin lines allow you to bet on the Cavs to claim a victory by a certain number of points. It’s a different wager and a viable alternative to the spread.

Best Bet

Cavaliers -4.5 @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donovan Mitchell Over 5.5 Assists +120

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has racked up Over 5.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +120, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

Latest Donovan Mitchell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 24.5

-108

Under 24.5

-123

Assists

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+118

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Evan Mobley Under 18.5 Points -114

Evan Mobley (Cavs) has scored an average of 14.17 points in the past 6 games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -114 that he doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Evan Mobley Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-114

Under 18.5

-118

Assists

Over 3.5

+138

Under 3.5

-185

Rebounds

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-147

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 120 - 112 Pistons

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Cavaliers winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 120-112 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cavs Trading at Shorter Odds Than Pistons

The sportsbooks have Cleveland Cavaliers at -161 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 62% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Detroit Pistons are the underdogs at +136 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 233.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 233.5 can find odds of -110 available.

There’s a chance to back the Cavs at -135 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Pistons are available at +105.

Basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value wagers.

Moneyline

Cavaliers

-161

Pistons

+136

Point Spread

Cavaliers -3.5

-110

Pistons +3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 233.5

-110

Over 233.5

-110

Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Cade Cunningham. You can get -114 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-118

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 24.5

-108

Under 24.5

-123

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 22.5

-127

Under 22.5

-106

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 18.5

-114

Under 18.5

-118

Malik Beasley (Pistons)

Over 14.5

-125

Under 14.5

-106

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 13.5

-133

Under 13.5

-100

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-112

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 12.5

-104

Under 12.5

-128

Tim Hardaway Jr (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-120

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-120

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-135

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-122

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-143

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+138

Under 3.5

-185

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+103

Under 2.5

-133

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 11.5

+110

Under 11.5

-143

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-147

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-137

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-143

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 4.5

-167

Under 4.5

+125

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

+117

Under 4.5

-156

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+118

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-103

Malik Beasley (Pistons)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-109

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.30 pts and allowed 111.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.50 pts and allowed 110.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 227.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.80 pts and allowed 112.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 112.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.80 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 24.10 (79.02%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 33.40
• Assists: 23.10
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 10.20
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.40 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (77.45%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 35.20
• Assists: 24.30
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.70 (77.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 6.70
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 24.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.50 (78.85%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 12.50
• Personal Fouls: 22.40

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

2 Cade Cunningham

8 Tim Hardaway Jr.

9 Ausar Thompson

12 Tobias Harris

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

3 Caris LeVert

4 Evan Mobley

10 Darius Garland

31 Jarrett Allen

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	4	0	1	129.3	123.8	5.5	2-0	2-0	1-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Knicks	2	2	0.5	110.5	110.5	0	2-0	0-2	1-0	2-2	2-2	2L
Celtics	2	3	0.4	114.2	107.2	7	1-1	1-2	0-2	1-3	2-3	2W
Raptors	1	4	0.2	121.4	127.8	-6.4	0-2	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-4	4L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	4	0	1	119.8	111.3	8.5	3-0	1-0	1-0	3-0	4-0	4W
Bucks	3	1	0.75	122.3	116.3	6	2-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	3-1	1W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	116.2	115.2	1	1-0	2-2	2-0	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Pacers	0	4	0	113.3	122.5	-9.2	0-1	0-3	0-0	0-0	0-4	4L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	1	0.75	131.5	115.8	15.7	2-0	1-1	1-1	2-1	3-1	3W
Hornets	2	2	0.5	128.3	124.8	3.5	1-0	1-2	1-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Hawks	2	3	0.4	113.8	120.4	-6.6	0-2	2-1	1-0	2-2	2-3	1W
Wizards	1	3	0.25	121	129.5	-8.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	0-3	1-3	2L
Magic	1	4	0.2	114	122.6	-8.6	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-4	1-4	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	5	0	1	118.2	110.8	7.4	2-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	5-0	5W
Nuggets	3	1	0.75	128.3	112.5	15.8	2-0	1-1	1-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Trail Blazers	3	2	0.6	123.6	118.6	5	1-1	2-1	1-1	3-2	3-2	2W
Jazz	2	2	0.5	126.3	120.8	5.5	2-1	0-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	4	1	0.8	120.8	115.2	5.6	3-0	1-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	2W
Lakers	3	2	0.6	117.6	117.2	0.4	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Clippers	2	2	0.5	107.5	109	-1.5	2-0	0-2	1-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Suns	1	4	0.2	116	126	-10	1-1	0-3	1-1	1-4	1-4	4L
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	4	0	1	121	104.5	16.5	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	4-0	4W
Grizzlies	3	2	0.6	120.4	123	-2.6	2-1	1-1	1-0	2-1	3-2	1W
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Pelicans	0	4	0	104	123	-19	0-2	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-4	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	4	0	1	119.8	111.3	8.5	3-0	1-0	1-0	3-0	4-0	4W
76ers	4	0	1	129.3	123.8	5.5	2-0	2-0	1-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Heat	3	1	0.75	131.5	115.8	15.7	2-0	1-1	1-1	2-1	3-1	3W
Bucks	3	1	0.75	122.3	116.3	6	2-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	3-1	1W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	116.2	115.2	1	1-0	2-2	2-0	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Knicks	2	2	0.5	110.5	110.5	0	2-0	0-2	1-0	2-2	2-2	2L
Hornets	2	2	0.5	128.3	124.8	3.5	1-0	1-2	1-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Hawks	2	3	0.4	113.8	120.4	-6.6	0-2	2-1	1-0	2-2	2-3	1W
Celtics	2	3	0.4	114.2	107.2	7	1-1	1-2	0-2	1-3	2-3	2W
Wizards	1	3	0.25	121	129.5	-8.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	0-3	1-3	2L
Raptors	1	4	0.2	121.4	127.8	-6.4	0-2	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-4	4L
Magic	1	4	0.2	114	122.6	-8.6	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-4	1-4	4L
Pacers	0	4	0	113.3	122.5	-9.2	0-1	0-3	0-0	0-0	0-4	4L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	5	0	1	118.2	110.8	7.4	2-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	5-0	5W
Spurs	4	0	1	121	104.5	16.5	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	4-0	4W
Warriors	4	1	0.8	120.8	115.2	5.6	3-0	1-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	2W
Nuggets	3	1	0.75	128.3	112.5	15.8	2-0	1-1	1-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Trail Blazers	3	2	0.6	123.6	118.6	5	1-1	2-1	1-1	3-2	3-2	2W
Lakers	3	2	0.6	117.6	117.2	0.4	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	2	0.6	120.4	123	-2.6	2-1	1-1	1-0	2-1	3-2	1W
Jazz	2	2	0.5	126.3	120.8	5.5	2-1	0-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Clippers	2	2	0.5	107.5	109	-1.5	2-0	0-2	1-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Suns	1	4	0.2	116	126	-10	1-1	0-3	1-1	1-4	1-4	4L
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Pelicans	0	4	0	104	123	-19	0-2	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-4	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	4	0	1	119.8	111.3	8.5	3-0	1-0	1-0	3-0	4-0	4W
Thunder	5	0	1	118.2	110.8	7.4	2-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	5-0	5W
76ers	4	0	1	129.3	123.8	5.5	2-0	2-0	1-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Spurs	4	0	1	121	104.5	16.5	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	4-0	4W
Warriors	4	1	0.8	120.8	115.2	5.6	3-0	1-1	2-0	4-1	4-1	2W
Nuggets	3	1	0.75	128.3	112.5	15.8	2-0	1-1	1-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Heat	3	1	0.75	131.5	115.8	15.7	2-0	1-1	1-1	2-1	3-1	3W
Bucks	3	1	0.75	122.3	116.3	6	2-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	3-1	1W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	116.2	115.2	1	1-0	2-2	2-0	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Lakers	3	2	0.6	117.6	117.2	0.4	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	2	0.6	120.4	123	-2.6	2-1	1-1	1-0	2-1	3-2	1W
Trail Blazers	3	2	0.6	123.6	118.6	5	1-1	2-1	1-1	3-2	3-2	2W
Hornets	2	2	0.5	128.3	124.8	3.5	1-0	1-2	1-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Clippers	2	2	0.5	107.5	109	-1.5	2-0	0-2	1-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Knicks	2	2	0.5	110.5	110.5	0	2-0	0-2	1-0	2-2	2-2	2L
Jazz	2	2	0.5	126.3	120.8	5.5	2-1	0-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Hawks	2	3	0.4	113.8	120.4	-6.6	0-2	2-1	1-0	2-2	2-3	1W
Celtics	2	3	0.4	114.2	107.2	7	1-1	1-2	0-2	1-3	2-3	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Wizards	1	3	0.25	121	129.5	-8.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	0-3	1-3	2L
Magic	1	4	0.2	114	122.6	-8.6	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-4	1-4	4L
Suns	1	4	0.2	116	126	-10	1-1	0-3	1-1	1-4	1-4	4L
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Raptors	1	4	0.2	121.4	127.8	-6.4	0-2	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-4	4L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L
Pacers	0	4	0	113.3	122.5	-9.2	0-1	0-3	0-0	0-0	0-4	4L
Pelicans	0	4	0	104	123	-19	0-2	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-4	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak