Cleveland @ Detroit Picks & Props

Jaden Ivey has attempted 15.3 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games playing at home, 3.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Jaden Ivey has successfully made 2.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 more than he's sunk in all games this year while playing at home. Jaden Ivey has tallied 32.5 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.5 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game this year. The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Stewart has played 30.2 minutes per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game this year. The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Isaiah Stewart has attempted 4.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 4.8 free throws per game (24th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers, finding it easy to draw fouls.

The Detroit Pistons have been the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home this year. The 9th-least up-tempo tempo home team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from competing against the 4th-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Cavaliers). This matchup is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; when the Cavaliers are the visiting team, opposing teams have attempted a massive 23.5 free throws per game this year (9th-most in the league).

Relative to last season's 3.9 clip, Jalen Duren's shots from the field sunk have spiked this season to 6.1 per game. In contrast to last year's 25.0 mark, Jalen Duren's playing time has jumped this year to 30.1 minutes per game. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game this year. The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Jalen Duren has successfully made 3.1 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 1.2 more than he's made in all games this season.

Evan Mobley has been called for 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, placing him among the highest-fouling players in the league (94th percentile). The matchup vs. the Detroit Pistons is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; opposing starting PFs have totaled the 14th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (3.0). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 6.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Georges Niang has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, putting him among the highest-fouling players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (96th percentile). This year, their opposition has registered 121.3 points per game (4th-highest in the NBA) against the Pistons, branding this as a good matchup for offensive productivity. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 10 games. The Detroit Pistons have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and result in bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 6.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Ausar Thompson has converted 62.4% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 10 games, 14.5% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Ausar Thompson has averaged 31.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.6 higher than he's averaged overall this season. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game this year. The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive boards per game (10.2) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Cleveland may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 20 games when the Cavaliers are away from home (29th-most in the league).

Max Strus has attempted 6.9 three-pointers per game while on the road this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Max Strus measures in the 87th percentile for playing time, totaling a whopping 32.2 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Cavaliers's exceptional 116.7 points per game measures as the 10th-highest in the league over the last 15 games. The Detroit Pistons have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 4.8 free throws per game (29th-highest in the league) vs. the Detroit Pistons, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Donovan Mitchell has made 45.7% of his treys over the last 10 games, 9.6% more than he's made in all games this season. Among all players in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell rates in the 97th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 36.0 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. As it relates to offense, the Cavaliers's exceptional 116.7 points per game measures as the 10th-highest in the league over the last 15 games. The Detroit Pistons have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Donovan Mitchell has successfully made 7.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 more than he's sunk in all games this year.

Isaac Okoro has sunk 1.8 3-point shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.7 more than he's made from downtown overall this year. As it relates to offense, the Cavaliers's exceptional 116.7 points per game measures as the 10th-highest in the league over the last 15 games. The matchup vs. Detroit is a strong one; when the Pistons are on their home court, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting SFs over the last 16 games (19.5). The Detroit Pistons have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Isaac Okoro has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 28.5% higher than he's made over the course of the season on the road.

Jarrett Allen has successfully made 7.8 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season. Among all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen places in the 81st percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 30.7 minutes per game away from home this year. As it relates to offense, the Cavaliers's exceptional 116.7 points per game measures as the 10th-highest in the league over the last 15 games. The Detroit Pistons have allowed the 4th-least offensive boards per game (9.7) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Jarrett Allen has attempted 5.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Darius Garland has attempted 14.2 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Darius Garland has sunk 3.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. Among all players in the NBA, Darius Garland comes in at the 88th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 32.6 minutes per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Cavaliers's exceptional 116.7 points per game measures as the 10th-highest in the league over the last 15 games. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have notched 21.2 points per game (29th-most in the league) vs. the Detroit Pistons, making this a favorable matchup for offensive productivity.

Cade Cunningham has made 56.8% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 12.3% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Cade Cunningham has made 3.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's made from three overall this season. Out of all players in the league, Cade Cunningham registers in the 92nd percentile for playing time, totaling an enormous 34.0 minutes per game this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 41.4% on three-pointers (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, identifying this as a good matchup. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 10thbest in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game this year.

James Wiseman has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Dean Wade has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Quentin Grimes has not yet played a game this season.

Sam Merrill has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Malachi Flynn has not yet played a game this season.