March 3, 2026, 12:04 a.m. ET

The Detroit Pistons (45-14) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-24) Tuesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pistons lead 2-1

Detroit has won 3 games in a row after handling the Orlando Magic 106-92 Sunday as a 5-point road favorite with the Under (224.5) hitting. G Cade Cunningham scored a game-high 29 points with 11 assists and 6 rebounds, while C Jalen Duren also had a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) in the dominant victory.

Cleveland snapped a 2-game losing streak Sunday with a 106-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, but failed to cover as an 11.5-point road favorite with the Under (225) hitting. G James Harden flirted with a triple-double, scoring a team-high 22 points with 9 rebounds and 8 assists, while C Evan Mobley added a double-double (17 points, 13 rebounds).

The Pistons beat the Cavaliers 122-119 in overtime Friday with the Cavaliers covering as 8-point road underdogs as the Over (226.5) hit. Detroit also won 114-110 in Cleveland Jan. 4 while the Cavs won 116-95 in Detroit Oct. 27.

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Moneyline (ML): Pistons -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Cavaliers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -1.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +1.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pistons at Cavaliers key injuries

Pistons

Cavaliers

G Donovan Mitchell (groin) outG Max Strus (foot) outF Dean Wade (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pistons at Cavaliers picks and predictionsPrediction

Pistons 112, Cavaliers 111

BET PISTONS (-125).

The Pistons have simply been too hot to bet against them right now. They have won 8 of their last 10 and sport a 21-7 road record, winning each of their last 6 and 10 of their last 11 away from home. They enter with a fully healthy roster, while their opponents are missing Mitchell, who is averaging 28.5 points per game (seventh-best).

PASS.

Both teams are playing well of late, and their matchup less than a week ago went to overtime. This will be a close game so the moneyline is the best play in this matchup.

BET UNDER 226.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 2 of their 3 matchups with the Under narrowly missing in regulation in Friday’s game.

The Pistons have hit the Under in 2 of their last 4, scoring 106 or fewer points in both games. They have allowed 114 or fewer points in 7 of their last 9 overall and have a 26-33 Over record.

The Cavs have hit the Under in 2 of their last 4, scoring 109 or fewer points in both contests. They have scored 113 or fewer points in 4 of their last 7 overall, while allowing 102 or fewer in 2 of their last 4 and 113 or fewer in 5 of their last 8.

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