The Pistons will play the Cavaliers on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NBA regular season has just tipped off for the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. Let's check on some stats from 2024-25 to get a sense of what to expect for this matchup on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. It's also a great way to mark a starting point for each team's performance for this upcoming season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons had a 91.33 power ranking in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024-25 regular season was 97.67.
- Away Detroit Pistons - At the end of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Detroit Pistons had a 22-19 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 34-7 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Average Points Per Game - At the end of the 2024-25 regular season, the Detroit Pistons ranked 11th (115.5) for average points scored per game, with the Cleveland Cavaliers winding up 1st (121.9).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - As for the average number of points scored by opponents in the 2024-25 regular season, the Detroit Pistons finished 15th (113.6), with the Cleveland Cavaliers ranked 17th (112.4).
- Team Records - The Detroit Pistons had a 44-38 record for 2024-25, with the Cleveland Cavaliers finishing the regular season with a 64-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Detroit Pistons be settin' sail to face the Cleveland Cavaliers... in an early season showdown on the hardwood. The 2025-26 NBA season be just beginnin', and the stakes be high.
The Cavaliers be boastin' a mighty 64-18 record from last season... while the Pistons be endin' with a respectable 44-38 standin'. The atmosphere in the Cavaliers' arena be electric, with the fans ready for battle.
As the two teams clash, the action will be fierce... and the outcome uncertain. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets... from our partner sportsbooks below. Look at the prop bets for this game to add some extra excitement.
So gather round, me hearties, and watch as these two teams fight for victory. Will the Cavaliers defend their home court, or will the Pistons plunder a win on enemy territory? Tune in on Tuesday, October 14th to find out! Arrr!
Best Pistons at Cavaliers Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -4.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +4.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pistons
Cavaliers
10/14/25 7:00pm EDT | +4.5 -105-4.5 -115 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Pistons
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
10/14/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
DET at CLE 10/14/25 7:00pm EDT | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -115Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at CLE 10/14/25 7:00pm EDT | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
| Detroit Pistons | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
Detroit Pistons & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +3300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +750 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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