The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Mavericks, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Wizards, Timberwolves, and Raptors next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.7 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 6.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Bulls, lost to the Hawks, and they play the 76ers, Hornets, and Bulls next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won five of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost 10 of their last 15 games as road favorites following a home loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a home loss.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 27 games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games following a home loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (899) this season.
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.6%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.4).
Pistons vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg.
The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Dean Wade, and Isaac Okoro.
Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Detroit Pistons have cooled off with losses in six of their last 10 games, and that includes a rough loss to the Hawks in their last effort. Now the Pistons face a Cavs team that’s beaten them in each of the last 11 games. That includes an 11-point loss about a week ago. The Pistons haven’t beaten the Cavs since February 2022. The Cavs should be motivated to rebound from a frustrating performance last night against the Celtics. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Given the consistency level of both teams and the head-to-head history, I’ll lay the points with the Cavaliers on Wednesday night.