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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Pistons vs Cavaliers

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

Can Pistons Stay Close to the Favorites?

The betting line makes lots of appeal considering it’s set at +3.5 and our prediction is that the Pistons will cover this against the Cavaliers. There is -108 available for this outcome.

Cavs Bounced Back in Game 3

The Pistons took the opening two games of the series, winning 111-101 in Game 1 before following up with a 107-97 victory in Game 2. The most recent meeting came on Saturday, when the Cavaliers responded with a 116-109 win at Rocket Arena.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while James Harden added 19 points and Jarrett Allen chipped in with 18. Cade Cunningham responded with an outstanding triple-double for the Pistons, recording 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last 10 meetings between these teams have been evenly split, with both sides winning five games.

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

The Pistons have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 104.4 points, 45.6 rebounds, 21.6 assists, 8.6 steals and 7.8 blocks while shooting 44.5% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 99.8 points and 40.1 rebounds per contest.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 30.2 points and 7.7 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 9.2 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 3.3 (43.4%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.7 points, 42.3 rebounds, 21.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 109.8 points and 40.9 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.1 points and 2.8 (32.2%) 3-pointers made. Evan Mobley has an average of 7.8 rebounds and James Harden 6.0 assists.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Step into Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Pistons which leads us to backing them against the spread for this NBA contest. The underdogs should be able to cover the +3.5 line where -108 can be found.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Pistons vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Pistons in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games against Pistons.

Pistons +3.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Harris Over 18.5 Points -101 BetMGM logo

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has scored Over 18.5 points in 8 straight games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -101.

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Evan Mobley Over 3.5 Assists +117 BetMGM logo

Evan Mobley (Cavs) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +117, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons +3.5
Totals Over 212.5
Player Points Tobias Harris Over 18.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Pistons +3.5, Over 212.5 and Tobias Harris (Pistons) to score Over 18.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 111 - 109 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Pistons to win 111-109. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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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.

Latest Odds Suggest Cavs Win

The sportsbooks have Cleveland Cavaliers at -164 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 62% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +138 about Detroit Pistons.

The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 212.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to wager Over 212.5, there are odds of -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Get Most Points

Cade Cunningham is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -103 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 27.5
-103
Under 27.5
-125
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-103
Under 27.5
-125
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 19.5
-110
Under 19.5
-118
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 18.5
-101
Under 18.5
-128
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
+102
Under 9.5
-132
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-102
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
+124
Under 4.5
-161
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
+113
Under 3.5
-147
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-114
Under 10.5
-114
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-145
Under 7.5
+111
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+108
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Cavs Rock Solid at Home

The Cavaliers have rattled off nine consecutive victories at Rocket Arena. They have gone 9-1 across their last 10 home games, putting up 121.70 points on average and giving up 113.80.

The Pistons have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 108.80 points scored and 104.00 points allowed.

The Cavs beat the Pistons 116-109 in their most recent 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 O212.5 U212.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 9-1 235.50 121.70 113.80 10 0
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 5-5 212.80 108.80 104.00 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O212.5 = Games Over 212.5 Points
  • U212.5 = Games Under 212.5 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
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 10 40.52 302 77 30.2 7.7 2.8 5.7 0.8 1.0
Tobias Harris 10 36.13 213 10 21.3 1.0 1.6 7.7 0.8 1.5
Jalen Duren 10 31.75 104 21 10.4 2.1 - 9.2 1.1 0.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 10 37.05 195 60 19.5 6.0 2.2 5.3 0.6 1.8
Donovan Mitchell 10 35.63 251 30 25.1 3.0 2.8 5.4 0.2 0.8
Evan Mobley 10 34.06 163 37 16.3 3.7 1.2 7.8 1.4 0.8

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

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
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pistons 105-113 Magic
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 83-98 Pistons
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 112-101 Pistons

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

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
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-126 Raptors
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 105-115 Cavaliers
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 113-126 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