The Detroit Pistons (14-41) go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-22) on Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pistons lost 111-99 on Monday to the Boston Celtics as 8.5-point underdogs at home. Detroit has lost 2 games in a row and has gone 2-8 in its last 10 games.
The Cavaliers cruised to a 114-91 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday to cover as 3.5-point favorites on the road. Cleveland is currently on a 3-game winning streak and has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Cavaliers have beaten the Pistons in Detroit twice this season, winning by 24 points and by 8.
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Pistons at Cavaliers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Cavaliers -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +13.5 (-112) | Cavaliers -13.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Pistons at Cavaliers key injuries
Pistons
- F Marvin Bagley III (hand) out
- G Cade Cunningham (leg) out
Cavaliers
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pistons at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 117, Pistons 99
Moneyline
AVOID.
Even with the Cavaliers being heavily favored, taking them at the current odds (-900) isn’t worth the risk.
Against the spread
Considering how Cleveland has performed recently, CAVALIERS -13.5 (-108) is an intriguing wager despite it being such a massive spread. The Cavaliers have won each of their last 5 games by 15-plus points.
The Pistons are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road meetings against the Cavaliers. Cleveland is also 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games against a team with a losing record.
Over/Under
UNDER 223.5 (-105) is how I’d play the total with the Cavaliers allowing the fewest points per game (106.5). Cleveland has surrendered 105 or fewer points in 6 of its last 8 games and the Cavaliers play at the slowest pace in the NBA.
The Pistons have gone Under in each of their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are 5-0 to the Under in their last 5 games following a win.
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