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Both the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers struggled in their own ways to advance, but advance they did.
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My Cavaliers vs. Pistons predictions and NBA picks focus on Jarrett Allen and his struggles on the glass in Game 1 of this series, taking place May 5.
Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 1 prediction
Cavaliers vs Pistons best bet: Jarrett Allen Under 7.5 rebounds (+100)
Jarrett Allen’s Round 1 numbers were inflated by two astounding performances. In the other five games, he failed to clear this very modest rebounding prop.
The Cleveland Cavaliers ranked only No. 11 in the NBA following the All-Star Break in defensive rebounding percentage, very notable against the Detroit Pistons, the No. 3 offensive rebounding team in that time. Detroit is led by Jalen Duren’s relentlessness on the offensive glass.
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A few extra Duren offensive boards should cut directly into Allen’s total, particularly since Allen managed only five total offensive rebounds in the five games last round, he fell short of this conservative number.
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Allen fell short of this prop in two of his three games against the Pistons this season, grabbing as few as three rebounds in their most recent matchup.
Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 1 same-game parlay
Allen’s and Cleveland’s overall struggle on the defensive glass should come specifically to Duren’s benefit. He lived on the offensive glass against the Magic, grabbing at least four offensive boards in five of those seven games and at least five in the last three games, all Pistons wins.
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When finding five offensive rebounds, double-digit boards becomes exceedingly likely.
And combining a rebounding edge with homecourt advantage should assure Detroit of a Game 1 win.
Cavaliers vs Pistons SGP
Jarrett Allen Under 7.5 rebounds
Jalen Duren Over 9.5 rebounds
Our “from downtown” SGP: Duren’s dichotomy
Perhaps it should be considered impressive. Despite grabbing at least four offensive rebounds in five of the seven games in the first round, Duren scored more than 12…
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