Pistons vs Cavs: High-Stakes Division Clash

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Detroit Pistons face the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in a big central division clash. The Pistons hold the top spot in the east, with a 45 and 14 record. They are chasing a four straight win after beating Orlando 106-92 on Sunday. Cleveland sits at 38 and 24, coming off a narrow 106-102 victory over Brooklyn that same day. Both teams are in solid form lately. Detroit is won eight of their last 10 games and boasts a 21 and 7 road mark this season. The Cavaliers have taken seven of their last 10 and are 20 and 11 at home. Cleveland will miss Donovan Mitchell due to a groin injury which could shift their lineup. Odds makers have the Pistons as two and a half point favorites, with the over under total at two 28 and a half points. Detroit is minus 147 on the money line, while Cleveland sits at plus 124.

1:03Fans are buzzing about this matchup, given the tight standings in the division. A top projection model ran 10,000 simulations of the game and leans toward the under on that total. The under has cashed in seven of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these teams. It is also hidden five of Detroit's last nine games and Cleveland's most recent one. The model sees Cade Cunningham averaging 24 and a half points for the Pistons, with four Detroit players hitting at least 11 and a half. James Harden is projected at 19.9 for Cleveland, as five Cav score over 10 points each. Tip off is at 7pm Eastern Time, from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.