Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks

Detroit Pistons (25-25) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (40-10)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)

Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons +4.5 -- Over/Under: 235 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons collide at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a nice run as they had reeled off four straight wins before they got stopped in their tracks by the Celtics in a 112-105 loss last night. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, Darius Garland added 25 points while Jarrett Allen chipped in with 17 points and 18 rebounds. As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 39 percent from the field and 11 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start and just couldn't recover after scoring just 15 points in the first quarter to fall into an early 20-point deficit. Evan Mobley had a rough game as he shot just three of 14 for his seven points while Caris LeVert shot zero of five to finish scoreless off the bench. The Cavs will meet the Wizards after this game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have cooled off lately as they've lost four of their last six games and they will be hoping to bounce back after coming up painfully short to the Hawks in a 132-130 home defeat on Monday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 30 points and 14 assists, Tobias Harris added 22 points on eight of 13 shooting while Jalen Duren and Malik Beasley scored 18 points each. As a team, the Pistons shot 51 percent from the field and nine of 27 from the 3-point line as they looked to be headed for overtime after clawing their way back from a 14-point deficit, only to see the Hawks' Trae Young nail the game-winner with just 1.1 seconds left on the clock. 

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Pistons have won four of their last seven games as home underdogs against the Cavaliers following a loss.
  • The Cavaliers have lost 30 of their last 36 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Pistons.
  • The home team has covered the spread in five of the Pistons' last six games.
  • The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pistons.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

  • The Pistons have lost each of their last 26 night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 night games against the Pistons.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Cavaliers' last seven night games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Nine of the last 10 night games between the Cavaliers and Pistons have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Cavaliers are still playing without Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade, while the Pistons have again ruled out Jaden Ivey. The Cavaliers were one of the hottest teams in the league before last night's tough loss to the Celtics, but they were still more than competitive despite getting off to such a bad start. In contrast, the Pistons have been doing it tough lately four defeats in their last six games and they might still be hurting from their heartbreaking loss to the Hawks on Monday. The Pistons will be eager to get their season back on track with a statement win here against the Cavaliers who are playing on zero days rest, but with the line so short, I can't resist a play on the Cavaliers coming off a rare loss.

Peter’s Pick Cleveland -4.5

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