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NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons take the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Pistons and Cavs to Cancel Each Other Out

The Pistons and the Cavaliers are unlikely to reach the 228.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -110 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

7 Cavs Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Detroit Pistons won their previous game 106-92. This victory at Kia Center against Orlando Magic was their sixth road win on the spin. Cade Cunningham led the way with 29 points, while Tobias Harris added 23 and Jalen Duren chipped in 16.

Cleveland Cavaliers have won six straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Brooklyn Nets 106-102 at Barclays Center. James Harden managed 22 points, Jarrett Allen scored 20, while Evan Mobley racked up 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons have claimed back-to-back victories over the Cavs. At Rocket Arena they won 114-110 before winning 122-119 (OT) at Little Caesars Arena. The Cavs have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.5 points, 49.2 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 10.8 steals and 6.8 blocks while shooting 47.4% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.7 points and 39.9 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.1 points and 9.8 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 7.6 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.8 (35.9%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 43.4 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.0 points and 42.1 rebounds.

Jarrett Allen is averaging 21.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, James Harden 6.4 assists and Sam Merrill 3.1 (46.3%) 3-pointers.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

This Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this NBA contest on the totals. Our pick is Under 228.5 points which is currently available at odds of -110.

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Key Pistons vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pistons games on the road.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Pistons games.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cavs games at home.
  • The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cavs games at home.

Under 228.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 228.5
Spread Cavaliers +1
Result & BTTS 120 Cavaliers / No

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 228.5 on the total, Cavs to cover the +1 spread and Cavs/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 110 - 112 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

For a fun wager, consider backing the Cavaliers to claim a 112-110 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Books Struggling to Separate Teams

The latest Moneyline odds are -102 that Cleveland Cavaliers win, while Detroit Pistons have been chalked up at -116. According to the top NBA sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 51%.

1 is the spread and 227.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Under 227.5, then the odds are -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Cade Cunningham is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -115 that he goes Over 25.5 points and -112 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 25.5
-115
Under 25.5
-112
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-116
Under 20.5
-111
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-118
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 17.5
-114
Under 17.5
-114
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-115
Under 9.5
-112
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
+104
Under 7.5
-135
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Dennis Schroder (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
-135
Under 3.5
+105
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 2.5
-161
Under 2.5
+123
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 11.5
+106
Under 11.5
-137
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
+106
Under 9.5
-137
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
+104
Under 7.5
-135
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-154
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Will Cavs Keep Their Home Streak Going?

The Cavaliers have rattled off six straight wins at Rocket Arena. They have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, posting 119.70 points per contest while yielding 111.30.

The Pistons have notched six consecutive victories on the road. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 114.30 points on average and giving up 107.10.

The Pistons defeated the Cavs 114-110 in their last meeting at Rocket Arena. Over the previous 10 head-to-head clashes at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have collected nine victories, while the Pistons have one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 7-3 231.00 119.70 111.30 5 5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 9-1 221.40 114.30 107.10 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 53 35.01 1350 519 25.5 9.8 2.0 5.8 0.9 1.5
Tobias Harris 43 28.33 568 101 13.2 2.3 1.3 5.2 0.3 1.0
Jalen Duren 49 28.22 906 86 18.5 1.8 0.0 10.7 0.8 0.9

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 52 35.02 1272 422 24.5 8.1 3.1 4.9 0.4 1.2
Donovan Mitchell 55 33.46 1570 320 28.5 5.8 3.5 4.5 0.3 1.6
Evan Mobley 47 32.64 829 177 17.6 3.8 1.1 8.7 1.9 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons 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 Detroit Pistons Lineups

01 Mar NBA
Pistons 106-92 Magic
27 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-122 Pistons
25 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-124 Pistons
23 Feb NBA
Spurs 114-103 Pistons
21 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-110 Bulls
19 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-111 Knicks
11 Feb NBA
Pistons 113-95 Raptors
09 Feb NBA
Pistons 110-104 Hornets
06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
05 Feb NBA
Wizards 126-117 Pistons

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

01 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 106-102 Nets
27 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-122 Pistons
25 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 116-118 Bucks
24 Feb NBA
Knicks 94-109 Cavaliers
22 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 113-121 Thunder
20 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets
19 Feb NBA
Nets 84-112 Cavaliers
11 Feb NBA
Wizards 113-138 Cavaliers
09 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-117 Nuggets
07 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 132-126 Kings

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 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