Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (34-22) are -12.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (14-41)
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & BSDET

The Detroit Pistons visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Pistons vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 23-29 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 28-24 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+10.5 -110O 221.5 -110+400
Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5 -110U 221.5 -110-550

Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Wednesday‘s game with 76.5% confidence.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pistons and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 66 games (+20.92 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 38 away games (+19.55 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 83 games (+16.86 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.34 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 39 away games (+11.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 55 games (+14.62 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 54 games (+13.07 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games at home (+9.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 37% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 23-29 (-8.95 Units / -14.78% ROI).

  • 14-41 against the Moneyline (-10.1 Units / -17.72% ROI)
  • 29-26 against the Over for game total points (+0.4 Units / 0.66% ROI)
  • 26-29 against the Under for game total points (-5.9 Units / -9.75% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 28-24 (+1.6 Units / 2.6% ROI).

  • 34-22 against the Moneyline (-0.15 Units / -0.13% ROI)
  • 25-31 against the Over for game total points (-9.1 Units / -14.77% ROI)
  • 31-25 against the Under for game total points (+3.5 Units / 5.68% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 82 games (-27.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 86 games (-24.69 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 84 games (-23.82 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 58 games (-20.37 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 85 games (-19.25 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 84 games (-30.76 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 84 games (-24.91 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 69 games (-21.50 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 58 games (-18.84 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 75 games (-18.23 Units / -21% ROI)

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Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons are 3-15 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for second-worst among NBA teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers has shot 37% from three (654/1,774) this season — ninth-best among NBA teams.

The Pistons are 10-35 (.222) when grabbing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Detroit Pistons are 4-26 (.133) when they lose the turnover margin this season — worst among NBA teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers have averaged 13.1 turnovers per game (735 turnovers/56 games) this season — eighth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Pistons are 11-54 (.169) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .423

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 24-7 (.774) when winning the rebounding margin this season — seventh-best among NBA teams. The Detroit Pistons have averaged 42.3 rebounds per game (2,329 rebounds/55 games) this season — 10th-lowest among NBA teams.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 45-22 (.672) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-best among NBA teams. The Detroit Pistons have averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (1,887 turnovers/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-highest among NBA teams.

The Cavaliers are 30-16 (.652) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .537

The Cavaliers are 34-52 (.395) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. PistonsWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 8

  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb. 8) game against Detroit.
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): Mitchell is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb. 8) game against Detroit.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): Windler hasn’t played this season and he remains out indefinitely.
  • Marvin Bagley III (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Bagley III underwent surgery and will be re-evaluated in about six weeks.
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): According the Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Cunningham is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left shin.

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 44% (5,317/12,076) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons are shooting 44% (2,553/5,861) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Pistons are shooting 44% (2,694/6,062) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have a TS% of 48% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 3.8 (123 assists/ 32 TOs) in the first half in the last two weeks — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.1

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers shot 34% from three (714/2,125) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers have averaged 107.0 points per game (22,478 points/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.0

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (6,707 rebounds/209 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Pistons have averaged 3.7 blocks per game (201 blocks/55 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pistons have averaged 31.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,350 rebounds/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Pistons have averaged 7.7 steals per game (530 steals/69 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (907 blocks/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Cavaliers have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,906 rebounds/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (455 blocks/105 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (291 blocks/69 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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