Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Sharp Betting Pick & Odds – March 28, 2025
The Cleveland Cavaliers will battle with the Detroit Pistons for the fourth time this season, as they look for the sweep on Friday, March 28 at 7:00 PM ET at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. MyBookie shows the Cavs favored with a point spread at -8.5 (-115).
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cavs are currently the face of the Eastern Conference on top, but they must continue their consistent play. So far against the Pistons this season, they have won in all three matchups with an average score of 113.6 to 102.3.
Cleveland has had a tough road stretch over their last handful of games, so fatigue could play a minor role here. They have a more appealing output at home compared to away games, but they still show a good effort.
They are averaging 122.2 points a game and rank second in the league for this effort. Their defense has allowed 111.2 points from opposing teams, which ranks 10th. This is a great margin of error to have.
The Cavs rank first in their offensive efficiency per the last 100 possessions. Their defensive efficiency at the same rate ranks seventh. Their efforts combined on both ends of the floor put them as the second-best efficient team overall.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Pistons are having a great season (a winning one) since the last time they had one in 2018. They are currently fifth in the East and need to take out a behemoth like the Cavs in order to show proof that they can make a significant push in the playoffs.
Detroit has looked great over their last handful of games and offer great momentum as they enter the home stretch. Assuming they stay healthy, they could make a big impact in the postseason. For example, Cade Cunningham (25.7 PPG) has been ruled out for this battle.
They have been averaging 115.4 points a game and rank 11th. Their defense has given up 112.9 points per matchup, which puts them at 14th. This margin of error is narrow, which does not bode well against a team like the Cavs.
The Pistons’ offensive efficiency over the last 100 possessions has ranked 14th while their defensive efficiency at the same rate ranks ninth. Overall, they rank 10th in their efficiency on both ends of the floor combined.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie offers the best Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons betting odds, with the Cavs as 8.5-point favorites. According to market analysis, the Cavs have a 65.1 percent chance of winning.
The Cavs clearly have had an edge over the Pistons this season and this matchup could be another blow to the Pistons. Without Cunningham, the Pistons are not likely to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5 (-115)
