Pistons vs. Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 05th, 2025

Arena and City where Pistons vs. Cavaliers will be playing

Get ready for a high-stakes NBA game as the Pistons and Cavaliers face off on February 05th, 2025, in Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena. Don't forget to review our top picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Pistons vs. Cavaliers betting tip and prediction

This Eastern Conference clash will be played on February 05th, 2025, at 18:00. The Pistons enters as 5.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Pistons were 8.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Cavaliers, 110-100. The over/under for the upcoming game is 236 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 213.5 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has highlighted the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's examine how different teams are faring from long distance. Currently, the Pistons are making 35.9% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their sharpshooting skills. On the other hand, the Cavaliers are converting on 39.4% of their 3-pointers, which is a testament to their long-range accuracy. As for shot selection, the Pistons are opting for 3-pointers on 40% of their attempts, while the Cavaliers are taking 46% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons comes into this game with a 25-25 record, and they are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

No, Pistons fell to the Hawks, 132-130. 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 25.3 points per game. Cunningham also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 35.63. He scored 21 points on 6-for-19 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Cavaliers. In the last game, he scored 59 points in DraftKings and 55.2 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Coming into the February 05th, 2025 contest, Jalen Duren leads the Pistons with 10 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 33.75 points in DraftKings and 34.3 fantasy points in FanDuel. Cade Cunningham has a team-high 9.5 assists per game. He scored 59 DraftKings points and 55.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Pistons is Ausar Thompson (1.5 steals per game). He has 28.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 29.8 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Isaiah Stewart is leading the way for the Pistons with 1.2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 17.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 17.5 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is -0.9 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.7 points per game while allowing 113.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 12.9 shots per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 15.9 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Cavaliers, the Pistons' starting lineup consisted of Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham. For the upcoming matchup, the Pistons has the following injury: Jaden Ivey is out (leg).

Cleveland Cavaliers

How are the Cavaliers playing this season?

The Cavaliers head this game with a 40-10 record, and they are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Cavaliers win their most recent game?

No, Cavaliers came up short against the Celtics, 112-105. 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. Donovan Mitchell also leads the team in minutes played per game with 31.25.

Other Team Leaders for the Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen is leading the way with 10.2 rebounds per game. Darius Garland is dishing out a team-high 6.8 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Cavaliers' leader is Donovan Mitchell with 1.4 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Cavaliers is Evan Mobley, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game.

Cavaliers Team Analysis

The Cavaliers' point differential this season is 10.5 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. They are averaging 122.3 points per game while allowing 111.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Cavaliers are making 16.2 shots per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers are making 16.4 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Cavaliers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Cavaliers' starting five were Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus and Darius Garland. For the upcoming matchup, Cavaliers has the following injuries: Isaac Okoro is out (shoulder), Craig Porter Jr. is questionable (illness), and Dean Wade is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Pistons coming into this game as 5.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Cavaliers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Pistons are a 5.5 money line underdog for the game against the Cavaliers, and the suggestion is to pick the Cavaliers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Pistons and Cavaliers is 236 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

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