- Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Scheduled Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Sunday, the Detroit Pistons (25-8) will visit Rocket Arena with the aim of securing a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16).
In their previous matchup, the Pistons triumphed over the Lakers with a final score of 128-106. Detroit showcased an impressive 63.2% shooting from the field (48 of 76), successfully landing 11 of 24 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 29 for a success rate of 72.4%. Detroit recorded 37 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and provided 30 assists while forcing 21 turnovers and securing 12 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Lakers to shoot 45.1% from the floor (37 of 82). Meanwhile, Los Angeles dished out 28 assists, made 10 steals, grabbed 33 rebounds (11 offensive, 22 defensive), and recorded 4 blocks, finishing at the free-throw line with 67.7% after hitting 21 of 31 shots. Notably, the Pistons accrued 26 personal fouls compared to the Lakers’ 24.
Cade Cunningham played a significant role in the last game, achieving 63.2% shooting from the field and compiling 11 assists. In 33 minutes of play, he secured 5 rebounds and scored 27 points on 12 of 19 shooting.
Detroit enters this matchup boasting a record of 25-8 this season. They average 15.7 turnovers per game while committing 23.2 fouls on average. As a team, Detroit pulls down 46.6 rebounds per game and has amassed 883 assists this season, ranking 14th in the NBA for assists. The Pistons hit 35.0% of their three-point attempts (363 of 1,038) and 74.3% from the free-throw line. They average 119.1 points per game, placing them 10th in the league, and have a shooting percentage of 48.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Pistons force 17.0 turnovers per game and draw 23.2 fouls. They rank 2nd in the league for least assists allowed, with 776 conceded this season. Opponents are shooting 44.5% from the field against them (1,258 of 2,827) and they yield 41.1 rebounds per game. The Pistons allow 35.0% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 5th in points allowed per game (112.7).
In their last outing, the Cavaliers emerged victorious with a score of 129-113 against the Suns. Cleveland collected 40 defensive rebounds along with 14 offensive rebounds for a cumulative total of 54 rebounds. They recorded 15 turnovers and made 7 steals during the game. The Suns committed 20 personal fouls, granting the Cavaliers 22 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 18 for a percentage of 81.8%. Cleveland also made 15 of 38 three-point attempts (39.5%) and shot 50.0% from the floor, hitting 48 of 96 shots. They allowed the Suns to make 42 of their 105 attempts, resulting in a 40.0% shooting game. Cleveland finished with 41.7% shooting from three-point range via 15 of 36 attempts and ended the game with 14 of 16 at the free-throw line (87.5%). The Cavaliers did allow Phoenix 52 total rebounds, with 19 coming from the offense.
Donovan Mitchell was a key player for the Cavaliers, finishing with 34 points in 30 minutes of play and dishing out 7 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 55.6%, hitting 10 of 18 attempts, and also grabbed 10 rebounds.
Cleveland stands at a record of 19-16 this season. The Cavaliers average 21.1 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting rate of 78.4%. They dish out 27.7 assists per contest (9th in the league), with an average of 14.0 turnovers. This season, Cleveland has scored 4,187 points (119.6 per contest) and collects 44.8 boards per game. Offensively, they shoot 46.4% from the field, ranking 19th in the NBA.
On defense, the Cavaliers rank 17th in points allowed per game with 117.1. They force an average of 16.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 46.4% from the floor (10th in basketball). Their defense concedes 37.7% from three-point range (478 of 1,268) and opponents shoot 79.6% at the free-throw line. They average 27.0 assists and 45.7 rebounds allowed, ranking 18th and 23rd respectively in the NBA.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Detroit
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