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The Cleveland Cavaliers (12-7) are 7.5-point favorites against the Detroit Pistons (5-16) on November 27, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons are struggling right now, going 2-8 during their past 10 games. The matchup’s over/under is set at 218.5.
How to bet Cavaliers vs. Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Cavaliers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Cavaliers have -301 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +241 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 218.5 points.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, November 27, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Cavaliers are 12-7-0 against the spread this year. Cleveland has come away with 10 wins in the 13 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Cavaliers games this year have hit the over 10 times in 21 opportunities (47.6%).
The Pistons are 12-9-0 against the spread this season. Detroit has won four of the 19 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (21.1%). Pistons games this year have gone over the point total 13 times in 21 opportunities (61.9%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Cavaliers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 17 | 30 | 4.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 13 | 23.6 | 2.1 | 7.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| Evan Mobley | 19 | 14.6 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 1 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 17 | 13.5 | 10.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 16 | 11.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Pistons
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 21 | 20.6 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Cade Cunningham | 12 | 19.9 | 6.2 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Alec Burks | 8 | 16.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Jaden Ivey | 19 | 16.2 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Saddiq Bey | 17 | 14.7 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen: Questionable (Back), Caris LeVert: Questionable (Ankle), Lamar Stevens: Out (Illness), Kevin Love: Out (Thumb), Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)
Pistons: Saddiq Bey: Questionable (Ankle), Isaiah Stewart: Questionable (Toe), Bojan Bogdanovic: Questionable (Knee/Ankle), Cory Joseph: Questionable (Illness), Jaden Ivey: Questionable (Knee), Cade Cunningham: Out (Shin)
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
Offensively, Cleveland is putting up 114.8 points per game (ninth-ranked in league). It is giving up 108.1 points per contest on defense (sixth-ranked). The Cavaliers are averaging 116.9 points per game at home. In away games, they are averaging 112.9 points per contest. The Cavaliers have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 113.5 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.3 points fewer than the 114.8 they’ve scored this year.
With a 39.6% three-point percentage this season, Cleveland ranks third-best in the NBA. It ranks eighth in the league by making 12.5 three-pointers per contest. The Cavaliers are attempting 54.2 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 63.2% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 69.8% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 31.5 threes per contest, which are 36.8% of their shots (and 30.2% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
In 2022-23, Detroit is 22nd in the NBA on offense (109.8 points scored per game) and fourth-worst on defense (117.4 points conceded). The Pistons score 110.6 points per game at home, and 109.3 away. The Pistons are averaging 112.1 points per game in their previous 10 games, which is 2.3 more than their average for the season (109.8).
In 2022-23, Detroit is 24th in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.8 per game) and 24th in 3-point percentage (33.4%). The Pistons attempt 63.4% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 36.6% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 72.2% of the Pistons’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 27.8% are 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Cavaliers, and we predict that Pistons will cover the spread (Cavaliers -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 218.5 points.
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