Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 January 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Detroit Pistons in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Monday, starting at 6:00am AEDT.

With the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are looking to overcome a Pistons team that includes Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson and Duncan Robinson.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Pistons game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Cleveland vs Detroit NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 61% chance of winning against the Pistons at Rocket Arena.

Cavaliers vs Pistons: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are listed below:

• Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.64, Pistons $2.30
• Line: Cavaliers -3 ($1.95), Pistons +3 ($1.87)
• Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $1.64 and the Pistons at $2.30.

The Cavaliers are 3-point favourites against the Pistons, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Pistons (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 239.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Cavaliers and the Pistons have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 239.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.

Cavaliers vs Pistons: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.64 with Bet365
• Line: Cavaliers -3 at $1.95 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Cavaliers vs Pistons predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

Cavaliers vs Pistons: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Pistons at Rocket Arena this Monday is the Cavaliers winning 120-117.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Detroit game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Cavaliers vs Pistons prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cleveland vs Detroit match-up.

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Cavaliers vs Pistons: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Pistons at Rocket Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00am AEDT on Monday.

• Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
• Date: Monday 5 January 2026
• Time: 6:00am AEDT
• Venue: Rocket Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Cleveland vs Detroit predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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