Cavaliers vs. Pistons Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 27th, 2025

Arena and City where Cavaliers vs. Pistons will be playing

An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Cavaliers will go head-to-head with the Pistons on January 27th, 2025, in Cleveland, OH at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Cavaliers vs. Pistons betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference showdown is scheduled for January 27th, 2025, kicking off at 18:00. The Cavaliers enters as -10.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Cavaliers were 8.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Pistons, 110-100. The over/under for the upcoming game is 235 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 213.5 points, and the under was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Cavaliers are currently knocking down 39.8% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Pistons are impressively converting 36.4% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Cavaliers are dedicating 46% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Pistons are taking 41% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Cleveland Cavaliers

How are the Cavaliers playing this season?

The Cavaliers comes into this game with a 36-9 record, and they are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Cavaliers win their most recent game?

No, Cavaliers fell to the Rockets, 135-131. Darius Garland scored 29 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Cavaliers

The leading scorer for the Cavaliers this season is Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 23.8 points per game. In the last game, he scored 56 points in DraftKings and 56.3 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Cavaliers

Coming into the January 27th, 2025 contest, Jarrett Allen leads the Cavaliers with 9.9 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 18.75 points in DraftKings and 19 fantasy points in FanDuel. Darius Garland has a team-high 6.8 assists per game. He scored 56.75 DraftKings points and 53.1 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Cavaliers is Donovan Mitchell (1.4 steals per game). He has 56 DraftKings fantasy points and 56.3 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Evan Mobley is leading the way for the Cavaliers with 1.4 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 21.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 22.1 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Cavaliers Team Analysis

The Cavaliers' point differential this season is 9.4 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. They are averaging 122 points per game while allowing 112.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Cavaliers are making 16.3 shots per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers are making 16.5 per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.

Projected Cavaliers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Cavaliers' starting lineup consisted of Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus and Darius Garland. For the upcoming matchup, the Cavaliers has the following injuries: Caris LeVert is questionable (wrist), Isaac Okoro is out (shoulder) and Dean Wade isquestionable (knee).

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons head this game with a 23-22 record, and they are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

No, Pistons came up short against the Magic, 121-113. Cade Cunningham scored 21 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Pistons

The leading scorer for the Pistons this season is Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 24.9 points per game. Cade Cunningham also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.63. In the last game, scored 61.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 58.5 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Jalen Duren is leading the way with 9.7 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 24 points in DraftKings and 24.1 in FanDuel. Cade Cunningham is dishing out a team-high 9.4 assists per game. He has 61.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 58.5 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Pistons' leader is Ausar Thompson with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 31.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.5 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Pistons is Isaiah Stewart, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game. He scored 12 DraftKings fantasy points and 14.4 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -0.7 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.2 points per game while allowing 112.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 13.3 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 15.8 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Cavaliers, the Pistons' starting five were Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham. For the upcoming matchup, Pistons has the following injuries: Tobias Harris is questionable (head) and Jaden Ivey is out (leg).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Cavaliers coming into this game as -10.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Cavaliers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Cavaliers are a -10.5 money line favorite for the game against the Pistons, and the suggestion is to pick the Cavaliers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Cavaliers and Pistons is 235 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Cavaliers and Pistons have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.