Pistons vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 10/25/2024

NBA Central Division rivals will square off on Friday night, when the Detroit Pistons invade Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.  

The Pistons set an NBA record with a 28-game losing streak last year and finished with the worst overall record in the league. On Wednesday, Detroit was outscored by 14 points during the fourth quarter of a 115-109 home loss versus Indiana. 

Former number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham led six Detroit players in double figures with 28 points and eight assists. Jalen Duren added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who allowed the Pacers to shoot 51 percent from the field. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 99 regular season games over the last two years, but decided to move on from head coach J.B. Bickerstaff in favor of Kenny Atkinson. The Cavaliers ranked sixth in the league in defensive efficiency and were eliminated by Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals. On Wednesday, Cleveland outscored Toronto by 19 points in the second quarter and shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field during a 136-106 road triumph. 

F Evan Mobley led a balanced Cleveland scoring attack with 25 points (9-14 FG) and nine rebounds. All-Star G Donovan Mitchell chipped in 21 points in 28 minutes of action. Caris LeVert added 19 points and four assists off the bench for the Cavaliers. 

Cleveland G Max Strus suffered a sprained ankle last week and is expected to miss at least six weeks of action. The Pistons missed an opportunity to get a win on Wednesday, but showed signs of improvement. The Cavaliers could be flat after an easy win. Take the points. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 114-109.