The Cleveland Cavaliers (12-34) and Detroit Pistons (17-30) will battle at Little Caesars Arena at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Cavaliers-Pistons odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Cavaliers at Pistons: Key injuries
Cavaliers
- PG Brandon Knight (knee) out
- SF Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) probable
- SG Dylan Windler (shin) out
- C Ante Zizic (illness) out
Pistons
- PF Blake Griffin (knee) out
- PG Reggie Jackson (back) questionable
- SG Luke Kennard (knee) out
- PG Derrick Rose (knee) probable
- SG Tony Snell (illness) questionable
- SF Khyri Thomas (foot) out
Cavaliers at Pistons: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Pistons 115, Cavaliers 112
Moneyline (ML)
The Pistons (-286) are heavily favored vs. the Cavaliers (+225), but it’s buyer beware. These teams just met at LCA Jan. 9, and the Pistons were favored by 7.5 points and lost outright to the Cavs 115-112 in overtime. AVOID.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CAVALIERS (+7.5, -129) are worth a small-unit bet based upon the two most recent meetings, which saw Cleveland cover in both outings. Overall the Pistons (-7.5, +105) are 2-1 SU/1-2 ATS in three meetings this season.
Neither of these teams are very good against the number, as Detroit is 2-10 ATS in the past 12 at home, and 1-4 ATS in the past five as a favorite. Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in the past seven overall, but is a solid 4-0 ATS in the past four on the road against teams with a losing home record, and 16-7-1 ATS in the past 24 against teams with a winning percentage under .400.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 219.5 (-121) is your best bet, cashing in all three meetings this season, and each of the past six meetings overall between these rivals. The Over is 10-3 in Cleveland’s past 13 overall, and 12-5 in the past 17 on the road, while the Over is 6-1 in Detroit’s past seven overall and 6-0 in the past six against teams with a losing overall record.
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