Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Pistons

The No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 25-16 away) face the No. 1 Detroit Pistons (60-22, 31-9 at home) in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Detroit leads the series 1-0.

Place a wager on the Pistons with a -3.5 spread when they play the Cavaliers. We’re confident they can cover this appealing line at odds of -106.

Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons met on Tuesday night, with the Pistons winning 111-101 at Little Caesars Arena.

Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons with 23 points, while Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson scored 20 and 19. Donovan Mitchell hit 23 for the Cavs, with James Harden racking up 22 and Max Strus 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Cavs victories.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell.

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom same game parlay.

Game Prediction

Pistons at -3.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -106 are available and our pick would mean a solid win for the favorites in this NBA contest.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Cavaliers vs Pistons stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 4 consecutive games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

Pistons -3.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, we have this figure between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Harris Over 17.5 Points -105

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has racked up Over 17.5 points in 6 straight games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -105.

Latest Tobias Harris Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-128

Assists

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+128

Rebounds

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-135

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Donovan Mitchell Under 25.5 Points -125

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has an average of 20.5 points in the past 4 games on the road. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -125 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Latest Donovan Mitchell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

-114

Under 25.5

-120

Assists

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+112

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+123

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 102 - 109 Pistons

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Pistons to enjoy a 109-102 winning scoreline.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have the Detroit Pistons at -167 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 63% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the Cleveland Cavaliers are trading at +140.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 214.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 214.5 can get -108.

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Moneyline

Cavaliers

+140

Pistons

-167

Point Spread

Cavaliers +3.5

-108

Pistons -3.5

-112

Total Points

Under 214.5

-108

Over 214.5

-112

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -112 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -122 that he goes Under.

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-122

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 25.5

-114

Under 25.5

-120

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Over 19.5

-120

Under 19.5

-114

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-128

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-120

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-120

Duncan Robinson (Pistons)

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-122

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

-104

Under 11.5

-132

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-106

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-109

Daniss Jenkins (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-137

Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-133

Under 6.5

-103

Dennis Schroder (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-108

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+104

Isaiah Stewart II (Pistons)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-127

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-122

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-130

Under 6.5

-105

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+112

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-164

Daniss Jenkins (Pistons)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-179

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-182

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+128

Dennis Schroder (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

-196

Under 1.5

+138

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-120

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-122

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-135

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-152

Under 6.5

+112

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Over 6.5

-147

Under 6.5

+108

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-141

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+110

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+123

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+110

Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-164

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+102

Duncan Robinson (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+126

Under 2.5

-164

Daniss Jenkins (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+106

Under 2.5

-137

Isaiah Stewart II (Pistons)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-106

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The Pistons have put together four in a row at Little Caesars Arena. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 117.70 points on offense and surrendering 107.20 on defense.

The Cavaliers have come up short in five consecutive away outings. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 111.20 points on offense and surrendering 114.90 on defense.

The Pistons beat the Cavs 111-101 when they last met at Little Caesars Arena. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Cavs have collected six wins, while the Pistons have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O206.5	U206.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		8-2	218.70	113.90	104.80	8	2
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		3-7	224.30	109.30	115.00	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O206.5 = Games Over 206.5 Points
• U206.5 = Games Under 206.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 216.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 206.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 206.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.50 pts and allowed 108.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 109.30 pts and allowed 115.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 208.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 218.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 206.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 206.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.10 pts and allowed 101.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.90 pts and allowed 104.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.30 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.00 (76.39%)
• Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 30.50
• Assists: 20.90
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 16.20
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.20 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (76.77%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 16.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (77.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 22.70
• Blocks: 6.80
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 23.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.30 (78.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.1, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 6.80
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

2 Cade Cunningham

9 Ausar Thompson

12 Tobias Harris

55 Duncan Robinson

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

4 Evan Mobley

31 Jarrett Allen

32 Dean Wade

45 Donovan Mitchell

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

• 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

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