The Cleveland Cavaliers started the 2024-25 season with a blowout win over the Toronto Raptors. The Detroit Pistons will visit them for their next game on Friday, October 25, at the Rocket Mortgage Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. According to NBA betting lines, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the heavy favorites to win in this matchup with the Detroit Pistons.
Date: October 25, Friday | Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Rocket Mortgage Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
Stream: NBA League Pass
Detroit Pistons Vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Pistons (+400) vs Cavaliers (-550)
Spread: Pistons +10.5 (-110) vs Cavaliers -10.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Pistons (o226.5) vs Cavaliers (u225.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting

Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons were leading most of the time against the Indiana Pacers but gave away in the last quarter. Nonetheless, there were still good things to consider as Cade Cunningham showed all-star numbers of 28 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Jaden Ivey also proved that he can play well with Cunningham with 17 points. New Pistons players Tobias Harris, Malike Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. all had double figure contributions.
Players to watch:
Cade Cunningham: 28.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 8.0 APG, 1.0 SPG
Jaden Ivey: 17.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.0 SPG
Malik Beasley: 14.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.0 APG
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season with a 30-point victory over the Toronto Raptors, 136-106. Evan Mobley dominated with 25 points, nine boards, three dimes, two steals and three blocks. He got help from Donovan Mitchell, who tallied 21 points, while Caris LeVert is not far away with 19 points. The win indicated that the Cavs are not taking any games lightly and hope to bring the momentum in their first home game.
Players to Watch:
Evan Mobley: 25.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 2.0 SPG, 3.0 BPG
Donovan Mitchell: 21.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 3.0 APG. 3.0 SPG, 1.0 BPG
Caris LeVert: 19.0 PPG, 1.0 RPG, 4.0 APG

Detroit Pistons Vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
Detroit Pistons
Player | Position | Status | Injury |
Bobi Klintman | SF | Day-To-Day | Calf |
Ausar Thompson | SF | Day-To-Day | Illness |
Cleveland Cavaliers
Player | Position | Status | Injury |
Max Strus | SF | Out | Ankle |
Detroit Pistons Vs Cleveland Cavaliers Summary and Prediction
The Detroit Pistons kept the game close against the Indiana Pacers, and they should have as well, facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, the former team of JB Bickerstaf. Expect the wide spread not to be covered, but the Cavs should still win. The total should be under just like three of the four times they met last season.
Moneyline: Cavs -550
Spread: Pistons +10.5
Total: Under 229.5
Score: 113-109, Cavs win.

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