Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-9) will travel to Detroit to face off against the Detroit Pistons (2-17), with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off tough losses, as the Cavaliers recently lost 103-95 to the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Pistons experienced a 118-112 road loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. Cleveland is the bookmakers favorite, opening at -8.5 and the line hasn't changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cavaliers -350 | Pistons +260

Spread: Cavaliers -8.5 (-110) | Pistons +8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 223 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 78%.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers concluded their five-game homestand with a 103-95 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, going 2-3 in the process. Despite leading 46-40 at the half, the second half saw the Cavs fall apart, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way with 23 points, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland with 20 and 15 respectively, and Jarrett Allen with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Offensively, they struggle, averaging 110.8 PPG, shooting 34.4% from three, and an offensive rating of 111.9, all of which rank 25th, 27th and 22nd respectively. On the other hand, their defensive output has been solid, with a points per game allowed ranking 11th at 111.7 and a defensive rating of 112.7, ranking 9th. This is the Cavaliers' first game without Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome and Dean Wade. Statistically, Cleveland ranks 21st in offense, 11th in defense, 8th in field goal percentage, 13th in free throw percentage, 20th in three-pointer percentage, 11th in rebounding, 18th in offensive assists, 19th in turnovers, 5th in field goal percentage defense, 15th in free throw percentage defense, 23rd in three-pointer defense, 10th in defensive assists and 14th in turnovers.