Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Pistons and Cavaliers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Pistons travel take on the Cavaliers at 23-22.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (15th).
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers hold a 36-9 record so far.
  • Cleveland has an effective field goal percentage of 58% (1st).
  • The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Pistons will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are currently favored by 10.5 points and have a record of 36-9, which is good for first in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are 23-22 and are 6th in the East.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for the game is 235 points. The Cavs have lost three straight games and are looking to get back on track against a Pistons team that is 4th in the Central Division.

Pistons vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds CLE -10.5, DET +362 | CLE -474 O/U 235

Pistons Preview: Will the Pistons Exceed Expectations on the Road?

The Pistons dropped to 23-22 on the season after a 121-113 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Detroit entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 234 points exceeded the O/U line of 208.5 by 25.5 points.

Detroit got off to a strong start, leading 30-18 after the 1st quarter. However, Orlando responded with a 36-23 2nd quarter. The Pistons edged the Magic 28-25 in the 3rd, but Orlando took control in the 4th, outscoring Detroit 42-32 to seal the win.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 35 points and 11 assists in their 121-113 loss to the Magic, scoring 16 points in the 4th quarter. Malik Beasley added 18 points, with 10 coming in the final period, and Ausar Thompson contributed 16 points, shooting 75% from the field.

Detroit hit 10 threes at a 40% clip, with Beasley connecting on 4 of them at 50%. Overall, the Pistons shot 46.5% from the field.

Defensively, the Pistons had strong 1st and 3rd quarters, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 36 and 42 points, respectively, in their 121-113 loss to the Magic. Detroit allowed Orlando to shoot 48% from the field.

The Pistons also struggled to defend the three-point line, giving up 15 threes on 45% shooting. They sent the Magic to the free-throw line 38 times, where Orlando made 26. Detroit finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Cavaliers Preview: Will Cleveland Make it Happen at Home?

After a 121-113 loss to the Magic on Saturday, the Pistons are now 23-22 for the season. Detroit entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 234 exceeded the O/U line of 208.5 by 25.5 points.

Detroit started strong, leading 30-18 after the 1st quarter, but Orlando took control in the 2nd, outscoring the Pistons 36-23. Detroit edged the Magic 28-25 in the 3rd, but Orlando dominated the 4th quarter, 42-32, to seal the win.

The Cavaliers shot 51.6% from the field and knocked down 17 threes at a 43.6% clip in their 135-131 loss to the Rockets. Darius Garland led the way with 39 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%, while Donovan Mitchell added 33 points and 4 threes, despite shooting 36.4% from deep.

Georges Niang connected on 6 threes at 85.7%, finishing with 21 points. Garland scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, with Mitchell adding 14 and Niang 9 in the final period.

The Cavaliers struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 135 points in a 135-131 loss on Saturday. Cleveland allowed at least 33 points in each quarter, with Houston shooting 54% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 13 threes, shooting 46%. Houston also went to the line 45 times, making 32 free throws. The Cavaliers recorded 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 14 offensive boards, and finished with 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction

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