The Detroit Pistons, the Eastern Conference’s top seed, are set to battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in a Central Division clash. Detroit seeks its fourth straight win after a 106-92 victory over Orlando. Cleveland enters the contest following a 106-102 triumph against Brooklyn.
Cavaliers Without Mitchell
The Pistons, holding a 45-14 record and having won eight of their last 10 games, have a strong 21-7 record on the road. The Cavaliers, with a 38-24 record, have won seven of their last 10 games and are 20-11 at home. Donovan Mitchell is out for Cleveland due to a groin injury.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. The Pistons are favoured by 2.5 points, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for total points is set at 228.5. The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and revealed its picks.
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SportsLine’s Model Leans Towards the Under
After simulating the Pistons-Cavaliers game 10,000 times, SportsLine’s model is leaning towards the Under on the total (228.5). The Under has occurred in seven of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these teams. The Under has also been the result in five of Detroit’s last nine games, and in Cleveland’s most recent game.
- The Pistons are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games.
- The Cavaliers are 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 games.
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The Pistons are a 2.5-point favourite. The over/under for total points scored is 228.5.