Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Cade Cunningham showed flashes of brilliance during his rookie season, but what kind of team can the Detroit Pistons build around him? WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang shares his thoughts on the 2022-23 Pistons roster and outlook.
| 2022-23 NBA Odds as of Monday, October 3 | Courtesy of DraftKings |
|---|---|
| NBA Championship Odds: | +70000 |
| Central Division Odds: | +20000 |
| Regular Season Win Total: | 29.5 (o -125 / u +105) |
| Opening Night: | -4.5 vs Orlando Magic (o/u 218) |
The Detroit Pistons finished last season with a 23-59 record, which was the second-worst in the Eastern Conference behind the Orlando Magic. Detroit had two selections in the top-half of the 2022 NBA Draft and came away with Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 pick and Jalen Duren at pick No. 13.
The Pistons paved the way to make make this Cade Cunningham’s team as they traded last year’s team leader, Jerami Grant, to the Portland Trailblazers. Cunningham was named First Team All-Rookie, and along with Saddiq Bey, have begun to form a young nucleus in Motor City.