Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland-cavaliers Picks and Predictions February 5th 2025

Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland-Cavaliers February 5th 2025

At 7:00 ET, the Pistons (-196) will host the Cavaliers (+164) in a Central Division matchup. Cleveland is favored by 5 points, and the over/under is set at 236.5.

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Cavaliers are 40-10 and sit atop the Eastern Conference, while the Pistons are 25-25 and currently hold the 6th seed in the East.

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Cavaliers vs. Pistons Key Information

The Cavaliers dropped to 40-10 on the season after a 112-105 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. Cleveland, who were -1.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 217 fell well short of the 238-point over/under line.

Boston jumped out to a 28-15 lead after the 1st quarter, but Cleveland responded with a 10-0 run to close the gap. The Celtics extended their lead to 87-75 by the end of the 3rd quarter, and although the Cavs outscored Boston 30-25 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their 112-105 loss to the Celtics, the Cavaliers struggled offensively, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 28.2% from three-point range, making 11 threes overall. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 28.6% clip.

Darius Garland added 25 points, connecting on 3 threes at 37.5%. Jarrett Allen contributed 17 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field. Mitchell scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Garland added 12 in the same period.

Defensively, the Cavaliers gave up 112 points to the Celtics but held them to 28 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 4th. Cleveland allowed 33 points in the 3rd, their toughest quarter. Overall, the Cavaliers limited Boston to 40% shooting.

From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers allowed 17 threes on 35% shooting. The Celtics also went to the line 18 times, making 15 free throws. Cleveland recorded 6 steals and 1 block in the game.

Detroit’s season record now sits at 25-25 after a 132-130 home loss to the Hawks on Monday. The Pistons were favored by 4.5 points going into the game but not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 262 points exceeded the O/U line of 236 by 26 points.

Detroit went on a 10-0 run, flipping the score from 75-69 to 79-75, but the Hawks took control with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring the Pistons 39-29. Detroit fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 34-28 and narrowly taking the 4th quarter 32-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Pistons shot 51.8% from the field in their 132-130 loss to the Hawks, with Cade Cunningham leading the way despite shooting just 34.8%, finishing with 30 points and 14 assists. Tobias Harris added 22 points on 61.5% shooting, while Malik Beasley contributed 18 points, hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip.

Detroit made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Cunningham scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Harris added 8 in the final period.

The Pistons struggled defensively against the Hawks, giving up 132 points on 51% shooting. Detroit allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Atlanta to 28 points before allowing 31 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Hawks hit 16 threes at a 43% clip. Detroit also sent Atlanta to the line 39 times, where they converted 32 free throws. The Pistons gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 2 blocks.

We’re calling a win for the Cavaliers, with a final score of 131-103, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 236.5 and our model has the Cavaliers and Pistons finishing with a combined 234 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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Cavaliers Aim to Extend Dominance Over Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to maintain their 11-game winning streak against the Detroit Pistons when the teams meet on Wednesday night in Detroit.

The Pistons, who have turned things around this season, saw their two-game home winning streak snapped on Monday night after a 132-130 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Despite a strong offensive performance, their defense struggled, allowing 73 first-half points and ultimately losing on a Trae Young game-winner with 1.6 seconds remaining.

Pistons Seeking Defensive Identity

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff pointed to the team’s poor defensive effort as the main issue in the loss.

“I thought defensively, in that first half, we just weren’t good,” Bickerstaff said. “We weren’t locked in, we weren’t engaged. We gave them comfort and rhythm.”

While the Pistons shot 51.8 percent from the field and got 30 points and 14 assists from Cade Cunningham, their inability to get key stops proved costly.

Isaiah Stewart acknowledged that the team needs to bring more energy from the start.

“We knew they (Atlanta) were coming out with that energy, and we didn’t match it,” Stewart said. “We waited too late to try to turn it on.”

The Pistons are now 25-25 overall and 12-12 at home but remain in position for a play-in spot. However, they’ll need a strong defensive showing to end their losing streak against the Cavaliers, a team they haven’t beaten since Feb. 24, 2022.

Cavaliers Coming Off Tough Loss to Celtics

Cleveland enters Wednesday’s game fresh off a 112-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, which snapped their four-game winning streak.

Donovan Mitchell led the way with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, while Darius Garland chipped in 25 points. Jarrett Allen added 17 points and 18 rebounds, but the Cavaliers struggled to contain Boston’s perimeter attack, allowing 16 three-pointers.

A key player to watch is Evan Mobley, who had a rough night against Boston, shooting just 3-for-14 and finishing with seven points. Cleveland will need a bounce-back game from him to control the paint against Detroit’s active frontcourt.

Trade Deadline Looms for Both Teams

With the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, both teams could look different after Wednesday’s matchup.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson hinted that while no major moves are expected, the team is exploring options.

“We’re really good, but obviously there could always be something out there that gets us to the next level,” Atkinson said. “The continuity thing has really helped, so if it is a trade or buyout (acquisition), it has to be the right fit.”

Meanwhile, the Pistons could be active at the deadline, as several of their veterans have drawn interest from contending teams.

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Key Matchups to Watch

1. Donovan Mitchell vs. Cade Cunningham
   • Both stars are high-volume scorers and playmakers. Can Cunningham match Mitchell’s offensive production and lead the Pistons to an upset?
2. Evan Mobley vs. Detroit’s Bigs (Jalen Duren & Isaiah Stewart)
   • If Mobley can bounce back from his poor shooting night, Cleveland should have a strong advantage inside.
3. Pistons’ Defense vs. Cavaliers’ Three-Point Shooting
   • Detroit’s defensive struggles were exposed against Atlanta, and they cannot afford to give up another big scoring night to a talented Cavaliers backcourt.

What to Expect

• Cleveland has dominated this matchup, but Detroit is much improved this season and could push them if their defense tightens up.
• If Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland control the pace, the Cavaliers should extend their winning streak over the Pistons to 12 games.
• If the Pistons can get a strong defensive effort and keep it close late, they have a chance to pull off the upset at home.

Tipoff is set for Wednesday night in Detroit, with both teams looking to make a final statement before the trade deadline.