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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Pistons

The No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 25-16 away) take on the No. 1 Detroit Pistons (60-22, 31-9 at home) in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Find Out Why Pistons Can Cover the Spread

The Pistons should secure a comfortable victory and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -4.5 to cover the line against the Cavaliers at -106.

Pistons Won 115-94 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons locked horns at Rocket Arena two nights ago, with the Pistons winning 115-94.

Cade Cunningham scored 21 points for the Pistons, Paul Reed bagged 17, while Jalen Duren registered 15 points and 11 rebounds. James Harden racked up 23 points for the Cavs, with Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell both recording 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 20.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 108.5 points and 42.3 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.6 points and 2.6 (29.2%) 3-pointers made. Jarrett Allen averages 8.1 rebounds and James Harden 6.3 assists.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.1 points, 43.6 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 101.3 points and 38.3 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 28.8 points, 7.6 assists and 3.4 (47.9%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Duren has an average of 8.5 rebounds.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Pistons will gain the upper hand in this NBA contest. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -106, with the -4.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Cavaliers vs Pistons stats:

  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 4 of their last 5 games at home.

Pistons -4.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Cunningham Over 26.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has scored an average of 32.8 points in the past 5 home games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -114 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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James Harden Over 4.5 Rebounds -108 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Cavs) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games on the road. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with odds of -108 now available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -4.5
Totals Over 206.5
Player Points Cade Cunningham Over 26.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Pistons -4.5. We’ve also gone for Over 206.5 and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) to score Over 26.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 102 - 110 Pistons logo Pistons

The Pistons can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 110-102 for a big potential return.

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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.

Pistons Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

Sportsbooks’ favorites Detroit Pistons are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -179 about them triumphing means a 64% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +152 about Cleveland Cavaliers.

4.5 is the spread and 206.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 206.5, the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 26.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 26.5
-114
Under 26.5
-114
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 25.5
-118
Under 25.5
-110
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-118
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 8.5
-115
Under 8.5
-112
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-143
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
-105
Under 3.5
-123
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
+107
Under 3.5
-139
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-130
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 8.5
-125
Under 8.5
-103
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-119
Under 7.5
-109
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-143
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Pistons With Eight Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Pistons are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, putting up 113.90 points per contest and giving up 104.80.

The Cavs are 3-7 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 109.30 points on average and giving up 115.00.

The last Little Caesars Arena meeting saw the Cavs beat the Pistons 117-113. Over the last 10 head-to-head games at Little Caesars Arena, both sides have won five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O206.5 U206.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 8-2 218.70 113.90 104.80 8 2
Cleveland Cavaliers logo 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
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Detroit Pistons logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 13 37.55 272 81 20.9 6.2 2.5 5.2 0.8 2.0
Donovan Mitchell 13 36.32 333 38 25.6 2.9 2.7 5.2 0.2 0.8
Evan Mobley 13 35.23 217 52 16.7 4.0 1.3 7.7 1.8 1.1

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 13 41.14 381 100 29.3 7.7 3.2 5.3 0.6 1.0
Tobias Harris 13 35.57 248 21 19.1 1.6 1.5 7.4 0.8 1.5
Ausar Thompson 13 30.65 110 44 8.5 3.4 - 7.9 1.8 2.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

15 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 115-94 Cavaliers
13 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 117-113 Pistons
11 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 103-112 Cavaliers
09 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 109-116 Cavaliers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 97-107 Pistons
05 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 101-111 Pistons
03 May NBA Playoffs
Raptors 102-114 Cavaliers
01 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 110-112 Raptors
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 120-125 Cavaliers
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 89-93 Raptors

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

15 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 115-94 Cavaliers
13 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 117-113 Pistons
11 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 103-112 Cavaliers
09 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 109-116 Cavaliers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 97-107 Pistons
05 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 101-111 Pistons
03 May NBA Playoffs
Magic 94-116 Pistons
01 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 93-79 Magic
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 109-116 Pistons
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 88-94 Magic

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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