The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 08:00 PM ET at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Probable Starting Lineups
Detroit Pistons PG Cory Joseph, SG Cade Cunningham P, SF Saddiq Bey, PF Jerami Grant Off Inj, C Isaiah Stewart
Cleveland Cavaliers PG Darius Garland, SG Isaac Okoro, SF Dean Wade Q, PF Lauri Markkanen, C Evan Mobley
Key Injuries
Detroit Pistons
Jerami Grant: Knee (PROBABLE)
Cade Cunningham: Illness (PROBABLE)
Hamidou Diallo: Finger (QUESTIONABLE)
Frank Jackson: Back (OUT)
Chris Smith: Knee (QUESTIONABLE)
Killian Hayes: Head (QUESTIONABLE)
Cleveland Cavaliers
Rajon Rondo: Ankle (QUESTIONABLE)
Dean Wade: Knee (QUESTIONABLE)
Jarrett Allen: Finger (OUT)
Collin Sexton: Knee (OUT)
Recent Form
The Detroit Pistons come into this game with an overall record of 19-51, placing them 14th in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, Detroit has struggled in their 36 road contests, sitting at 8-28. Over the Pistons’ last five games, they have picked up just 1 win. During this stretch, Detroit is averaging 109.0 points per game, 5.0 points more than their season average of 103.9. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 108.0 points per contest. In this recent cold stretch, the Pistons are allowing an average of 112.0 points per game, similar to their usual rate of 112.4. In the Detroit Pistons’ most recent game, Detroit took down Orlando by a score of 134-120
The Cleveland Cavaliers come into this game with an overall record of 40-30, placing them 6th in the Eastern Conference. So far, Cleveland is above .500 at home, holding a record of 22-12. Over the Cavaliers’ last five games, they have picked up just 2 wins. In this stretch, Cleveland’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 110.0 points per game. Combined, the Cavaliers’ last five opponents are giving up 108.0 points per contest. A key reason for the Cavaliers’ recent struggles is a defensive unit giving up 113.0 points over their last five contests. This figure is up from their season average of 104.2. In the Cleveland Cavaliers’ most recent game, Cleveland took down Denver by a score of 119-116.
Individual Player Analysis
As Detroit travels to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pistons’ will be looking for another big performance from Saddiq Bey, who put up 51 points vs Orlando. As Bay gets set to take on the Cavaliers, he could be in line for another big game as Cleveland is allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 53.57% of their games. This figure places them 23rd among NBA defenses. On the other side, Darius Garland leads the Cavaliers in scoring, averaging 21 points across his 55 games. Throughout the season, Garland has outscored his season average in 51.0% of his outings. Given that Detroit’s defense has struggled to slow down their opponent’s top scorers, Darius Garland should be in line for a big performance. So far, the Pistons have allowed their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 53.33% of their games, giving them a rank of 22nd among NBA defenses.
Matchup Analysis
Heading into this matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 11 of Cleveland’s 67 games, leading to a winning percentage of 91%. So far, the Detroit Pistons have played 27 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 27 times, by an average margin of -17.0 points.
- Get more details: Pistons vs. Cavs 3/19/22 Betting Matchup Stats
The Historicals
Heading into today’s matchup, the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers have met up for 3 games. In their last meeting, Detroit picked up a 106-103 win.
How the Public is Betting the Pistons vs Cavaliers
67% are betting the Cavaliers against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 216.0
Betting Trends Worth Noting
- Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
- Pistons are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
- Cavaliers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
