Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 3/28/25 NBA Picks

Detroit Pistons (41-32) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (58-14)

Game Info: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)

Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons +8.5 -- Over/Under: 231.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: FanDuel SN DET Ext

The Cleveland Cavaliers pay a visit to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Friday 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 tear as they've won 23 of their last 28 games overall, and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after last night's 124-116 home win over the Spurs. Jarrett Allen led the team with 29 points and 16 rebounds on 10 of 11 shooting, Donovan Mitchell added 25 points with eight rebounds and 14 assists while Max Strus chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 48 from the 3-point line as they found themselves in a real close battle with the pesky Spurs until they closed the final 8:02 on a 30-19 run to escape with the narrow win despite a quiet game from Darius Garland who scored just 10 points on four of 15 shooting from the field. The Cavaliers will meet the Clippers after this game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in pretty good shape, as they've won four of their last five games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Spurs in a 122-96 home win on Tuesday. Marcus Sasser led the team with 27 points on nine of 12 shooting off the bench, Tobias Harris added 15 points with eight rebounds and four assists, while Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren each scored 14 points. As a team, the Pistons shot 56 percent from the field and 15 of 31 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Spurs from the start and were always in complete control after dominating the second quarter by 30-12. What made the win more impressive was that the Pistons did it without Cade Cunningham, who sat out the game with a left calf bruise. The Pistons will face the Timberwolves following this one.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

  • The Pistons have won eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
  • The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

  • The Pistons have lost each of their last 27 night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 night games against the Pistons.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last eight Friday night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (1392) this season.
  • The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points per game (19.1) this season.
  • The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.8).
  • The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (61.4).

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction

The Cavaliers should have Evan Mobley back in the lineup after he was rested last night, while the Pistons are still playing without Cade Cunningham, who is dealing with a calf bruise. The Cavaliers are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be surprising at all if they decided to rest a couple of players at the last second. With that being said, the Cavaliers could still win this in a blowout even if they are missing some players, but the Pistons have been flying under the radar lately. They are well-rested, as they haven't played since Tuesday. So, I will take the Pistons with the points in what should be a close one.

Peter’s Pick Detroit +8.5

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