Detroit @ Cleveland Picks & Props

With respect to shooting, the Detroit Pistons's unimpressive 112.4 points per game measures as the 7th-lowest in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Cavaliers is a difficult one for scoring; the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 12th-lowest FG% in the NBA this year (44.1%). The Pistons will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Cavaliers). In contrast to last season's 74.8% mark, Mike Muscala's foul-shot effectiveness has fallen this season to 66.7%. Mike Muscala is expected to suffer a reduction in efficiency for all stats in light of playing away from home in this game.

Jaden Ivey has attempted 16.2 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games, 5.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Jaden Ivey has attempted 6.0 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. The Pistons have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Pistons rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, the other team has grabbed 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense).

Darius Garland has compiled 25.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.3 more than he's compiled in all games this season. Darius Garland has attempted 6.4 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland comes in at the 86th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 32.7 minutes per game at home this year. The Pistons have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Evan Mobley has successfully made 50.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 27.8% higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. Evan Mobley has played 32.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Pistons have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year, their opposition has nabbed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Detroit Pistons (losing possessions that could otherwise result in extra chances for offense).

Among all players in the league, Max Strus rates in the 95th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, logging 7.5 per game this year. Max Strus has tallied a terrific 33.1 minutes per game this season, a big improvement over his 28.4 minutes per game last season. The matchup against Detroit is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Detroit Pistons are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have put up the 27th-highest three rate in the league this year (45.0%). The Pistons have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Isaac Okoro has attempted 3.4 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games on his home court, 1.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. The Pistons have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year, their opposition has nabbed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Detroit Pistons (losing possessions that could otherwise result in extra chances for offense). Isaac Okoro figures to see a rise in productivity for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this game.

Jalen Duren has converted 66.1% of his field goal attempts this year, ranking in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. Jalen Duren has averaged 29.9 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 78th percentile. The Pistons have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Pistons rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, the other team has grabbed 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense).

With respect to shooting, the Detroit Pistons's unimpressive 112.4 points per game measures as the 7th-lowest in the NBA this year. The matchup against the Cavaliers is a difficult one for shots from behind the three-point arc; opposing starting SFs have tallied the 13th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (3.9). The Pistons will likely see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-most sluggish pace team in the NBA this year (the Cavaliers). Bojan Bogdanovic stands to experience a decrease in effectiveness in all facets of the game in light of playing on the visting team in this game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell measures in the 100th percentile for shots from the field, logging 21.1 per game this year. Donovan Mitchell has attempted 9.1 3-pointers per game on his home court this year, placing him in the 99th percentile among all players in the league. Donovan Mitchell has been on the court for 35.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 95th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Pistons have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Jarrett Allen has successfully made a measly 0.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc this season, significantly less than his 10.0 mark last season. Jarrett Allen has tallied 2.3 personal fouls per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 80th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 10th-least aggressive offense in the NBA this year with respect to shot attempts from the field. The 10th-most sluggish pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Alec Burks has tallied 22.6 points per game over the last 5 games on the road, 9.8 higher than he's tallied in all games this year on the road. Alec Burks has made 4.4 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.1 higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year while playing on the road. Alec Burks has tallied 25.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.0 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Pistons have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Pistons rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Cade Cunningham has attempted 19.0 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Cade Cunningham slots into the 88th percentile for playing time, putting up a whopping 33.3 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. This year, opposing starting PGs have shot 41.4% on three-pointers (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, resulting in a good matchup. The Pistons have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Pistons rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Pistons have played at the 5th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games while playing on the road. The Pistons rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games as the away team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 25 games, the other team has grabbed 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Cleveland Cavaliers (diminishing possessions that could otherwise produce extra chances for offense).

Caris LeVert has attempted 13.3 shots per game this season, a significant increase from his 10.2 mark last season. The Pistons have played at the 5th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 11.5 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. This year, their opposition has nabbed 10.0 offensive rebounds per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Detroit Pistons (losing possessions that could otherwise result in extra chances for offense). Caris LeVert figures to see an increase in productivity in all facets of the game on account of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Georges Niang has gone over 8.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.