The Detroit Pistons are glad to have Allen Iverson back tonight as they look to snap the Cleveland Cavaliers 12 game home win streak. The Cleveland Cavaliers (60-13) host the Detroit Pistons (36-37) for some high flying NBA action. The Cavs have won two of their last three meetings against the Pistons this season. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Cavaliers as -9.5 home favs over the Pistons with the over/under listed at 180 points. Be sure to get your Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Pistons recently beat the 76ers 101-97 at home for back to back wins in five games. Their top producers on the night were Tayshaun Prince with 21pts, while Rodney Stuckey added 16pts and Richard Hamilton had 14pts. Allen Iverson was back in the lineup and scored eight points in 21 minutes of play. The Pistons are 17-18 SU on the road where they average 93.6 ppg and give up an average 94.8 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 98 ppg and given up an average 99.8 ppg. The Pistons are averaging only 84.7 points against Cleveland this season – their lowest average against any team from the East. The Pistons are in seventh place in the East – one game ahead of eighth-place Chicago and 1 1/2 behind sixth-place Philadelphia.
The Cavs recently beat the Mavericks 102-74 at home for their 12th straight home win. Their top scorers on the night were LeBron James with 24pts 12 assists, while Mo Williams added 22pts and Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14pts. Cleveland has won its last two by an average of 25 points. They have held their last four opponents to an average of 83.5pts and 39.8 percent shooting. The Cavs are 35-1 SU at home where they average 102.8 ppg and give up an average 88.3 ppg. They are 5-0 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 101.2 ppg and given up an average 86.8 ppg.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 8-0 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Under is 28-6 in the last 34 meetings.
- Under is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in Cleveland.
- Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Pistons are 4-11 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
- Pistons are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free NBA Pick
When: Tues, Mar 31, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Cavs -9.5
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The Bottom Line: Can you say LeBron for MVP, I knew you could. The Pistons will have to be on fire at the three point line to avoid the Cavs defense. Go Cavs! Be sure to get your Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
