The Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0) hit the road to face the Detroit Pistons (0-1). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. Below, we analyze the Cavaliers-Pistons NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Cavaliers at Pistons: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Cavaliers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Pistons -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Cavaliers +2.5 (-115) | Pistons -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Cavaliers at Pistons: Key Injuries
Cavaliers
- PG Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) out
- PG Dante Exum (hip) questionable
- PF Kevin Love (calf) questionable
- SG Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) out
- SG Dylan Windler (hand) out
Pistons
- SF Deividas Sirvydis (illness) questionable
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Cavaliers at Pistons: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Cavaliers 111, Pistons 109
Money line (ML)
The CAVALIERS (+110) opened with an impressive home win over the Charlotte Hornets. Now they look to duplicate that success with a quick jump over Lake Erie for their first road game of the season. The Pistons (-135) were dumped by 10 in the opener Wednesday in Minnesota. They actually led 85-80 heading into the fourth quarter but were outscored 31-16. We’ll see if they have a problem finishing in this one, too.
Against the spread (ATS)
The CAVALIERS +2.5 (-115) are worth a play in their first road game of the season. Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its past eight road games dating back to last season, and they’re 4-1 ATS in the previous five matchups with the Pistons. C Andre Drummond returns to his old stomping grounds, too, trying to get his new team to 2-0 on the young season. The big opened with his usual double-double, going for 14 points and 14 rebounds in just over 27 minutes.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 215.5 (-110) is a strong play. The Cavs cruised to an Over result in their 121-114 win over the Hornets, while the Pistons hit the Under in their opening game road loss. More importantly, look to the series trends, which each point to the Over. The Over is 4-1 in the past five meetings at LCA, and 7-0 in the previous seven meetings overall in this series.
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