Published Mar 3, 12:57am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 3, 12:57am ET
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One of the games on Tuesday'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 | +1.5 (-112) |
| Detroit Pistons | -1.5 (-109) |
Following a 15-point win over the Knicks, Cleveland had dropped two straight before posting a 106-102 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
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The Cavaliers trailed by six points at intermission, but this one came down to the last few possessions. After Brooklyn overcame an eight-point deficit and pulled within two with 5.9 seconds left to play, Dennis Schroder and Evan Mobley added free throws to help secure the win for the road team.
James Harden led the way with 22 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists despite playing with a broken thumb. Jarrett Allen scored 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting and collected six boards.
The Pistons enter this tilt riding a three-game win streak, including a 106-92 victory against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Detroit was down 57-50. But thanks to a 56-35 burst in the second half, including a 31-18 edge in the third quarter, the league's top team coasted to a double-digit win.
Cade Cunningham powered the offense with 29 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds. Tobias Harris contributed 23 points and seven rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavs are 9-1 in their previous 10 home games against Detroit. However, the Pistons are a top-10 team on offense and rank within the top five on defense. With that said, look for Detroit to win a close one.
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