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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Pistons vs Cavaliers

The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons (60-22, 28-13 away) face the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 27-14 at home) in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Detroit leads the series 2-0.

Pistons Can Trouble Cavs

We’re expecting a spirited performance from the Pistons which leads us to backing them against the spread when meeting the Cavaliers. The underdogs should be able to cover the +4.5 line where -114 can be found.

Pistons Claimed 107-97 Win in Previous H2H

When Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers met on Thursday night, there was a 107-97 victory at Little Caesars Arena for the Pistons.

Cade Cunningham registered 25 points and 10 assists for the Pistons, while Tobias Harris had 21 points and Duncan Robinson 17. For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell racked up 31 points, Jarrett Allen 22 and James Harden 10.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

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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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 106.8 points, 46.4 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 8.6 steals and 8.0 blocks while shooting 45.7% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 100.3 points and 39.9 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 28.2 points and 8.1 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 8.8 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 3.0 (42.3%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.1 points, 44.3 rebounds, 22.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 110.6 points and 39.9 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 21.6 points and 2.6 (32.9%) 3-pointers made. Evan Mobley has an average of 7.0 rebounds and James Harden 5.3 assists.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

Pistons are capable of staying close to the favorites in this NBA contest, so we’ll take a chance and wager the underdogs against the spread. There’s an attractive +4.5 available which is priced at -114.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Pistons vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 5 consecutive games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 5 consecutive games against Pistons.

Pistons +4.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Harris Over 17.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has had Over 17.5 points in 7 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -122 available that it’s covered.

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James Harden Over 4.5 Rebounds -141 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Cavs) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -141 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons +4.5
Totals Over 211.5
Player Points Tobias Harris Over 17.5

Our same game parlay pick is Pistons +4.5 on the spread, Over 211.5 and Tobias Harris (Pistons) to score Over 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 109 - 108 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

The Pistons are available at huge odds to register a 109-108 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the 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 Have Cavs as Favorites

The sportsbooks have Cleveland Cavaliers at -179 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 64% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Detroit Pistons are trading at +152.

The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 211.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 211.5, there are odds of -110.

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

The favorite to land the most baskets is Cade Cunningham. Odds of -109 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 27.5
-109
Under 27.5
-125
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 25.5
-125
Under 25.5
-109
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 19.5
-127
Under 19.5
-108
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-110
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-106
Under 9.5
-128
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
-103
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
-143
Under 3.5
+105
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
+117
Under 3.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 11.5
-112
Under 11.5
-120
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-108
Under 8.5
-127
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-122
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-149
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Will Cavs Extend Their Home Winning Streak?

The Cavaliers have reeled off eight consecutive victories at Rocket Arena. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 123.70 points on average and giving up 116.00.

The Pistons are 6-4 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 109.60 points per contest while yielding 101.90.

The Cavs beat the Pistons 113-109 when they last met at Rocket Arena. Looking at the last 10 head-to-heads at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have tallied nine victories, with the Pistons winning once.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O211.5 U211.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 9-1 239.70 123.70 116.00 10 0
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 6-4 211.50 109.60 101.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O211.5 = Games Over 211.5 Points
  • U211.5 = Games Under 211.5 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
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
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Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
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 9 40.73 275 67 30.6 7.4 2.9 5.2 0.9 1.0
Tobias Harris 9 35.93 192 10 21.3 1.1 1.6 8.0 0.9 1.7
Jalen Duren 9 32.02 93 20 10.3 2.2 - 9.8 1.2 0.3

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 9 36.73 176 53 19.6 5.9 2.1 5.7 0.7 1.9
Donovan Mitchell 9 35.33 216 26 24.0 2.9 2.9 4.9 0.2 0.9
Evan Mobley 9 33.82 150 33 16.7 3.7 1.3 7.8 1.3 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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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

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
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 105-113 Magic
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 83-98 Pistons
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 112-101 Pistons
12 Apr NBA
Pistons 133-121 Pacers

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

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
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-126 Raptors
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 105-115 Cavaliers
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 113-126 Cavaliers
12 Apr NBA
Wizards 117-130 Cavaliers

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