Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 27, 2024

The Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup is one of 12 games scheduled for Monday. Cleveland is first in the Eastern Conference with a 36-9 record, while Detroit is sixth with a 23-22 record.

The two teams have played each other 238 times, with Detroit holding a 132-106 head-to-head lead. This will be their second game this season, with Cleveland winning the first matchup 113-101. Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade led the team in scoring with 19 points each in that one, while Cade Cunningham had 33 points for the Pistons.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers game details and odds

The Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 27, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. It will also air locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio and FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Pistons (+350) vs. Cavaliers (-450)

Spread: Pistons (+10.5) vs. Cavaliers (-10.5)

Total (O/U): Pistons -110 (o235) vs. Cavaliers -110 (u235)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview

The Pistons have had a turnaround season and are 6-4 in their past 10 games. Despite a 121-113 loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday, they have shown resilience and seem destined to make the playoffs after finishing last in the conference in 2023-24.

During Saturday’s loss, Cade Cunningham led the team with 35 points and 11 assists, while Malik Beasley had 18 points off of the bench.

For the first time this season, Cleveland seems to be struggling with three straight losses. All were close games, with two of them coming against the Houston Rockets. The Cavs fell 135-131 to the Rockets on Saturday.

Darius Garland led the team with 39 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 33 points. Evan Mobley, returning from a calf injury, had an off night with seven points and eight rebounds.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting props

Cade Cunningham’s points total is set at 26.5, a mark he has crossed in three straight games. Bet on Cunningham to keep his hot streak going.

Darius Garland’s points total is set at 21.5, slightly below his season average of 21.7 points. Garland is having his best season yet, shooting an impressive 50.1% from the field. Bet the over for him as well.

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

The oddsmakers heavily favor the Cavs for a blowout win at home. While we expect them to win, the Pistons have demonstrated enough resilience recently to suggest they will put up a fight, potentially preventing Cleveland from covering the spread. Expect a high-scoring game with the total points likely exceeding 235.