The Pistons will play the Cavaliers on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:10 pm EST. 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
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 96.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 93.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 12-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 13-8 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 9th (118.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 7th averaging 119.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.8 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 24th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have notched a 5-3 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 6-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 25-9 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 20-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Pistons be ready to plunder in Cleveland...
The fans in the Cavaliers' arena be rowdy and full of spirit...
Detroit be standing tall at 25-9 while Cleveland be at 20-16...
The Pistons be holdin' a 5-3 division record with the Cavaliers at 6-2...
Detroit be scorin' 118.9 points per game with Cleveland at 119.4...
See you courtside at today's game... be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... look at this game's prop bets below... prepare to witness an epic battle on the high seas of the NBA!
Best Pistons at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Cavaliers
1/04/26 2:10pm EST | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Pistons
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 2:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -115Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13516.5 u +100Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1185.5 u -110Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Marcus Sasser
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 10.5 o -14010.5 u +105Bet |
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Paul Reed
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1107.5 u -145Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 44.5 o -12544.5 u -105Bet |
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Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11538.5 u -118Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11822.5 u -110Bet |
Marcus Sasser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 1/04/26 2:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 29 | 10 | 0.744 | +4.5 | 15-4 | 13-6 | 7-3 | 20-6 | 117.6 | 111.1 | +6.5 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 23 | 19 | 0.548 | +12.0 | 14-10 | 9-9 | 7-3 | 15-13 | 120.0 | 117.5 | +2.5 | W1 | 6-4 |
Detroit Pistons & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
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Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +2500 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 Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 2:10 pm EST, 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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