Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 4

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The Detroit Pistons visit Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 18-16 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 12-24 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons O
Cleveland Cavaliers U

Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 73.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pistons and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 46 of their last 75 games (+14.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 49 of their last 80 games (+14.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 63 games (+14.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games (+11.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 42 away games (+11.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+13.54 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 86 games (+9.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 78 games (+8.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 85 games (+7.35 Units / 7% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 18-16 (+0.4 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 25-9 against the Moneyline (+10.05 Units / 11.65% ROI)
  • 17-17 against the Over for game total points (-1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 17-17 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 12-24 (-14.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 20-16 against the Moneyline (-16.65 Units / -13.86% ROI)
  • 17-19 against the Over for game total points (-3.9 Units / -9.85% ROI)
  • 19-17 against the Under for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.76% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 61 games (-35.15 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 78 games (-34.15 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 40 games (-33.75 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 93 games (-31.10 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 77 games (-26.80 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 87 games (-23.05 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 36 of their last 79 games (-20.33 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 88 games (-19.00 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 43 away games (-16.70 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 2H Spread in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.30 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 10.1 steals per game (343 steals/34 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Pistons have blocked 212 shots this season — 2nd most among NBA teams

The Pistons have allowed 43.9 points in the paint per game (1,492 points/34 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.0

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

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 8.9 steals per game (319 steals/36 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 35.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,162 rebounds/200 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have blocked 184 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 10.1 steals per game (343 steals/34 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Pistons have blocked 212 shots this season — 2nd most among NBA teams

The Pistons have allowed 43.9 points in the paint per game (1,492 points/34 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 8.9 steals per game (319 steals/36 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 35.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,162 rebounds/200 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have blocked 184 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons averaged 6.5 steals per game (531 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pistons have averaged 10.1 steals per game (343 steals/34 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Pistons have blocked 212 shots this season — 2nd most among NBA teams

The Pistons have allowed 43.9 points in the paint per game (1,492 points/34 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 8.9 steals per game (319 steals/36 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 35.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,162 rebounds/200 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have blocked 184 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams


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