Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo in NBA Picks
The Cleveland Cavaliers (20-16) visit the Detroit Pistons (25-9) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Sunday, January 4, at Little Caesars Arena.
The Pistons look to defend their impressive home record as they host a Cavaliers team trying to climb back up the Eastern Conference standings.
Detroit has been one of the best teams in the league this season, tied for the best in the East and significantly ahead of Cleveland in the Central Division standings.
However, the Pistons are coming off a 118-112 loss to the Miami Heat, despite star Cade Cunningham producing 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists. Their turnovers killed their momentum, as they had 21 miscues in the loss, with Cunningham accumulating for seven.
As for the Cavaliers, their recent form has been solid. In their latest game, the Cavs upset a short-handed Denver Nuggets, 113-108, thanks to strong contributions from Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, and Darius Garland.
The Cavaliers have won their last three games. Moreover, they defeated the Pistons in their lone head-to-head matchup against the Pistons, winning 116-95 in Detroit.
On the injury front, the Cavaliers will miss the services of Max Strus and Larry Nance Jr. For the Pistons, they'll be without Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Caris LeVert.
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Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Form
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Detroit Pistons - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- In their first matchup this season, the Cavaliers beat the Pistons, 116-95.
- The Cavaliers have won three straight games.
- The Pistons are coming off a 118-112 loss to the Miami Heat.
- The Pistons will miss the services of Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Caris LeVert.
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Our Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Pistons boast an elite record and the home advantage, but they'll be without starting center Jalen Duren. Moreover, they've lost three of their last four games, so they don't have a rhythm going right now.
As for the Cavaliers, they're on a three-game winning streak and are relatively healthier than the Pistons. With Donovan Mitchell leading the way, look for the Cavaliers to emerge on top. Our prediction for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons match is: Cavaliers (-5.5) cover the spread.FanDuel - Daily Play
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