Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 25, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -10.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDOH | FDDT

The Detroit Pistons visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Pistons vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pistons are 0-1 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 1-0 against the spread.


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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Detroit Pistons+11.5 -115O 227.5 -110+425
Cleveland Cavaliers -11.5 -105U 227.5 -110-600

Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 80.0% 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 Friday‘s game with 68.9% confidence.


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  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 42 away games (+17.15 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 away games (+15.50 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 31 games (+13.75 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.45 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 86 games (+18.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+12.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 70 games (+11.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 59 games (+8.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games at home (+8.30 Units / 33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Pistons have gone 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 against the Moneyline (-1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Cavaliers have gone 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 against the Moneyline (+1 Units / 40% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 92 games (-30.85 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 89 games (-23.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 70 games (-20.50 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 84 games (-19.75 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 37 games at home (-19.25 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 80 games (-39.35 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-21.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 71 games (-21.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 40 away games (-20.75 Units / -52% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-15.95 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The Pistons are 12-92 (.115) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 6-77 (.072) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .363

The Pistons are 13-63 (.171) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

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

The Cavaliers were 34-10 (.773) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 5th-best in the NBA. The Pistons averaged 50.9 rebounds/game last season — 9th-lowest in the NBA.

The Cavaliers were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

The Cavaliers were 19-8 (.704) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Cavaliers were 24-4 (.857) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. PistonsFriday‘s Game, Oct. 25

  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported
  • Detroit Pistons – No Injuries Reported

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,884 assists/ 1,237 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,073 assists/ 665 TOs) in the first half last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Pistons had an eFG% of 52% in the first half last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,299 assists/ 1,112 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Cavaliers shot 77% from the free throw line (1,278/1,671) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

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

The Pistons have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,653 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have averaged 6.8 steals per game (556 steals/82 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers allowed an eFG% of 49% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%


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