The Cleveland Cavaliers (12-34) head to Little Caesars Arena to square off against the Detroit Pistons (17-30). The Cavaliers are 6.5-point underdogs and look to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 221 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Cavaliers (1-point favorites) were defeated by the Chicago Bulls, 118-106, while the Pistons (2.5-point underdogs) fell to the Brooklyn Nets, 121-111. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Cleveland game finished 13.5 points over the projected point total of 210.5, while the Detroit game went 3.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5.
Cleveland had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 vs. 17.9) while Detroit had a turnover percentage of 6.7 (better than their season average of 13.5). Detroit’s Andre Drummond had a solid performance, finishing with 20 points and 21 rebounds. Cleveland, meanwhile, rallied around Kevin Love, who contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds.
The Pistons lead the season series two games to one. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 227 points, which was over the projected point total of 220.5. Detroit lost 115-112 but was unable to cover as an 8-point favorite. Cleveland’s 0.154 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Detroit, who had a rate of 0.102. Tristan Thompson put up a double-double in the victory with 35 points and 14 rebounds.
Of the Cavaliers’ 46 games, 25 have finished over the total. Cleveland heads into the game with records of 12-34 straight up (SU) and 19-25-2 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pistons’ 47 games, 29 have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Detroit is 17-30 SU and 17-28-2 ATS.
The Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 25 points,3.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, Derrick Rose has averaged 23 points,7.2 assists during that same time frame for the Pistons.
Detroit should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Pistons currently rank eighth in effective field goal percentage (0.535), while Cleveland ranks 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.558).
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Pistons, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Cavaliers rank 20th in rebounds per game (44.1) while the Pistons rank 29th (42.4).
- Detroit averages 49.8 points in the paint per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Cleveland ranks 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (54.3).
- The Pistons rank 15th in points off turnovers per game (16.7) while the Cavaliers rank 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.1).
- Detroit ranks 17th in blocks per game (4.8) while Cleveland ranks 29th (3.2).
- Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (30.2) while Cleveland ranks 11th (33.0).
- The Pistons average 24.3 assists per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. The Cavaliers rank 29th in assists allowed per game (25.8).
- The Pistons rank 15th in fast break points allowed per game (12.9) while the Cavaliers rank 27th (15.1).
- Cleveland averages 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Detroit ranks 16th in second chance points allowed per game (13.2).
- Detroit ranks 14th in steals per game (7.7) while Cleveland ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Cleveland is 4-3 and Detroit is 4-0.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the Cavaliers are 11-22 and the Pistons are 16-22.
- Detroit is 9-15 ATS at home, while Cleveland is 11-11-1 ATS on the road.
- In 23 road games, the Cavaliers have 13 overs and 10 unders.
- Of the Pistons’ 24 home games, they have 17 overs, 6 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Cleveland and Detroit are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Cavaliers have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Pistons have 4 overs and 1 under
- The Cavaliers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 9.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 117.2 points per game (7.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
