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The Cleveland Cavaliers (6-1) visit the Detroit Pistons (2-7) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, November 4, 2022. The Cavaliers are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has a 220 point total.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Cavaliers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Cavaliers have -226 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +184 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 220 points.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 4, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSO
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Cavaliers have played seven games, with six wins against the spread. Cleveland has been listed as the favorite four times this season and has come away with a win in all of those games. Cavaliers games this year have gone over the total in five out of nine opportunities (55.6%).
The Pistons are 4-5-0 against the spread this year. Detroit has been the moneyline underdog seven total times this season. Motor City has gone 1-6 in those games. The Pistons have eclipsed the over/under 66.7% of the time this year (six of nine games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Cavaliers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 7 | 31.1 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 2 | 16.5 | 3 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Evan Mobley | 7 | 16 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Caris LeVert | 7 | 14.4 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 1 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| Jarrett Allen | 7 | 12.3 | 12 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0 |
Pistons
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 9 | 21.8 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 3.7 |
| Cade Cunningham | 9 | 21.7 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Saddiq Bey | 9 | 16 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Jaden Ivey | 8 | 14.6 | 4 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 9 | 13.4 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Injury Report
Cavaliers: Dylan Windler: Questionable (Ankle), Darius Garland: Questionable (Knee), Donovan Mitchell: Questionable (Ankle), Raul Neto: Questionable (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)
Pistons: Jalen Duren: Probable (Ankle), Alec Burks: Out (Foot), Marvin Bagley: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland has been led by its defense, as it ranks fifth-best in the NBA by allowing only 106.7 points per game. It ranks sixth in the league in points scored (117.1 per contest).
Cleveland ranks third-best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 40.4%. It ranks sixth in the league by making 14.1 three-pointers per contest. The Cavaliers are attempting 53.9 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 60.6% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 66.0% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 35 three-pointers per contest, which are 39.4% of their shots (and 34.0% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
On offense Detroit is the 25th-ranked squad in the NBA (109.4 points per game). On defense it is fourth-worst (119.7 points allowed per game). The Pistons score 116.5 points per game at home, and 103.8 on the road.
At 11.4 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc, Detroit is 19th and 20th in the league, respectively, in those categories. The Pistons attempt 37.7% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 62.3% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 29.9% of the Pistons’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 70.1% are 2-pointers.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this contest is the Cavaliers, and we predict that Cavaliers will cover the spread (Cavaliers -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 220 points.
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