Published Jan 3, 6:26pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 3, 6:26pm ET
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Updated Jan 3, 6:26pm ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Detroit Pistons. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Pistons pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -4 (-110) |
| Detroit Pistons | +4 (-110) |
Following back-to-back losses to the Knicks and Rockets, Cleveland has won its last three games, including a 113-108 victory against the short-handed Denver Nuggets.
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After jumping out to a four-point lead in the first quarter, the Cavaliers trailed by nine points entering the final frame. But thanks to a crucial 10-0 run, Cleveland flipped a four-point deficit into a six-point advantage with 4:43 remaining.
The Cavaliers outscored their opponent by a 25-11 margin in the fourth quarter en route to notching their 20th win of the season. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were the standout players for Cleveland.
Mitchell scored a team-high 33 points, along with six rebounds and five assists on 14-for-24 shooting from the field. Garland finished with 18 points, eight boards, and six dimes.
After a 136-127 win over Sacramento, the Pistons have dropped three of their last four games. Their latest setback includes a 118-112 loss to the Miami Heat.
Detroit trailed by as many as 22 points in the second half. After trimming the deficit to two with 46.4 seconds left to play, Miami's timely free-throw shooting helped the road team escape with a six-point victory.
Cade Cunningham paced the offense with 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. He also knocked down 17 of his 18 attempts from the charity stripe.
Marcus Sasser led the second unit with 18 points, four rebounds, and two assists. He also shot 4-for-6 from 3-point range.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavaliers have won 13 of the previous 14 meetings in this series. Additionally, they have won nine straight home games against Detroit. With that in mind, look for the home team to emerge victorious.
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