Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Pistons (0-1) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0) Friday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Cavaliers won 4-0 last season

Detroit dropped its season opener with a 115-109 loss against the Indiana Pacers Wednesday while failing to cover as a 5.5-point home underdog. G Cade Cunningham scored a game-high 28 points while C Jalen Duren (13 points, 13 rebounds) added a double-double. The Pistons shot 43.2% from the field in the loss.

Cleveland thrashed the Toronto Raptors 136-106 in its Wednesday opener to cover as a 6.5-point road favorite. F Evan Mobley scored a game-high 25 points with 9 rebounds while the Cavs shot 58.6% from the field in the win.

Pistons at Cavaliers odds

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Cleveland is going to be a top team in the Eastern Conference this season, while Detroit will most likely be at the bottom. While Cunningham is a dominant player for the Pistons, he will not be able to keep this game within reach by himself and will also face issues against Mobley. Cleveland is a far more rounded team and will be able to rally behind the home crowd to easily handle the Pistons.

The Cavs put up 136 points in their season opener with 6 players scoring at least 11. While their shooting performance was spectacular, it should not be expected to be replicated each night. At home, against a Pistons team that has had its struggles on the defensive side, expect Cleveland to carry a majority of the load to the Over.