Cleveland Cavaliers Vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Preview, And Betting Odds
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 05:00 PM ET at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
- Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM EST
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
- TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Detroit
Match Prediction Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are heavy favorites at home, and for good reason. Their balanced attack and strong defense are tough to overcome, especially without Cunningham and Bogdanovic for the Pistons. However, Detroit has shown heart all season and could sneak in a cover if the Cavs take them lightly.
My Pick: Cavaliers -9.5, but be wary of the underdog Pistons potentially keeping it close.
Head to Head
- Overall record: Cleveland leads 106-76 (.583 win percentage)
- Points per game: Cleveland 98.6, Detroit 97.6
- Home win percentage: Cleveland 60.5%, Detroit 53.8%
- Away win percentage: Cleveland 46.2%, Detroit 39.5%
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Cavaliers (24-16) are soaring high after winning 7 of their last 10 games. Donovan Mitchell leads the charge with 27.6 points per game, while Darius Garland dishes out 10.1 assists per game and Jarrett Allen anchors the defense (10.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks per game). However, Caris LeVert’s ankle injury and Evan Mobley’s elbow issue could hamper their rhythm.
The Pistons (10-34) are rebuilding but continue to fight hard. Saddiq Bey and Jalen Duren provide flashes of brilliance (15.7 ppg and 14.5 ppg, 9.7 rpg, respectively), but the absence of Cade Cunningham and Bojan Bogdanovic leaves a significant scoring void.
Injury Report:
- Cavaliers: Caris LeVert (Questionable, Ankle), Evan Mobley (Questionable, Elbow)
- Pistons: Cade Cunningham (Out, Hip), Bojan Bogdanovic (Out, Hamstring)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -500 | Pistons +370
- Spread: Cavaliers -9.5 (-110) | Pistons +9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 222.5 points (Over -110 | Under -110)
FAQs for Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
What was the original name of the Detroit Pistons?
Established in 1941 as the Zollner Pistons (named for team owner and auto parts manufacturer Fred Zollner) and based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Pistons originally played in the National Basketball League (NBL), in which they won two league championships (1944–45).
What is the nickname of the Pistons?
The team developed a physical and aggressive style of play, earning them the nickname “The Bad Boys” of basketball. The captain of the team was the point guard Isiah Thomas, who excelled alongside Joe Dumars, Bill Laimbeer, Rick Mahorn, Dennis Rodman, Adrian Dantley, Mark Aguirre, and the rest of the team.
What is the record between the Pistons and the Cavs?
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 103-132 record versus the Pistons all-time.
When did the Pistons move to Detroit?
The Pistons later joined the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1948. The NBL and BAA merged to become the NBA in 1949, and the Pistons became part of the merged league. In 1957, the franchise moved to Detroit. The Pistons have won three NBA championships: in 1989, 1990 and 2004.
What was the Pistons highest scoring game?
It was a night when his Denver Nuggets and the visiting Detroit Pistons shredded the NBA’s record book, combining for 370 points during a 186-184 Pistons victory in triple overtime — and it’s still the highest-scoring game in the league’s 78 seasons.
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Conclusion
This game is a chance for the Cavaliers to solidify their playoff position and for the Pistons to show their fighting spirit. Despite the Cavs’ home-court advantage and superior record, the Pistons’ recent success against them and the absence of key players like Caris LeVert and Evan Mobley for Cleveland make this a potentially closer game than the odds suggest.
