<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1d7n4f_0w9GBEC400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1d7n4f_0w9GBEC400" width="1280" height="703" ><figcaption>Former Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and the Detroit Pistons will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in preseason action today. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free. John Kuntz, cleveland.com</figcaption></figure>DETROIT- A familiar face is on the other side as former Cavs head coach <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fstreamtv.directv.com%2F%3Fcjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26utm_campaign%3DSTREAM%26utm_medium%3DAffiliate%26utm_source%3D5370367%26utm_audience%3DProspect%26utm_creative%3DSkimlinks%26cjevent%3D2d6a33278bbc11ef817600630a82b821%26utm_content%3DSkimlinks%2BDIRECTV%2BSTREAM%2BDefault%2BLink">J.B. Bickerstaff and his Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers today</a> - Wednesday, Oct. 16 - at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The NBA preseason matchup is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.Today’s game will broadcast live on NBA TV and Bally Sports Ohio with tipoff at 7 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their cable provider can catch the basketball game at no cost by taking advantage of streaming alternatives like <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=1810032">FuboTV</a> or <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fstreamtv.directv.com%2Fstream-packages%2F%3Fcjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26utm_campaign%3DSTREAM%26utm_medium%3DAffiliate%26utm_source%3D5370367%26utm_audience%3DProspect%26utm_creative%3DSkimlinks%26cjevent%3D765c20038bc411ef82e400620a82b824%26utm_content%3DSkimlinks%2BDIRECTV%2BSTREAM%2BDefault%2BLink">DirecTV Stream</a>, which both offer free trials. <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=1810032">FuboTV</a> is also offering $20 off your first month.Another option is <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2F">SlingTV</a>, which is offering half off your first month.Bickerstaff‘s tenure in Cleveland can be looked at in two ways. He helped rebuild the <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/tv/cavs-schedule/">Cavs</a> franchise into a consistent top-four piece in the Eastern Conference, <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/05/donovan-mitchell-carries-cavs-to-eastern-conference-semifinals-with-virtuoso-performance-in-106-94-game-7-victory.html">culminating with a berth in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals</a> against the eventual champion Boston Celtics. That opportunity turned into a <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/05/cavs-head-into-critical-offseason-with-changes-possible-following-game-5-loss-vs-celtics.html">second straight gentleman’s sweep in the postseason.</a> On the other side, the Cavs failed to push through to the conference finals on multiple occasions, despite building a core four array of talent and <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/09/cavaliers-officially-acquire-donovan-mitchell-incredible-opportunity-to-bring-one-of-the-nbas-most-dynamic-young-all-stars-to-cleveland.html">acquiring superstar Donovan Mitchell.</a> Expectations continued to build as <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/04/cavs-bullied-by-new-york-knicks-in-106-95-game-5-loss-that-ends-season-and-caps-disappointing-playoff-run.html">early exits plagued them</a>. Playoff berths were expected. The “fun” and <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/02/if-they-figure-it-out-come-playoff-time-they-are-going-to-be-very-dangerous-what-theyre-saying-about-the-cavs.html">“dangerous”</a> team was not surprising anyone anymore.<a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/05/cavs-fired-coach-jb-bickerstaff.html">Cleveland went in a different direction</a> and the rest is history.The Cavs are still searching for their first preseason win after falling short to Chicago and Indiana. New head coach <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/cavs-new-look-offense-provides-plenty-of-hope-in-preseason-opener.html">Kenny Atkinson’s up-tempo offense has shown flashes</a> in limited playing time.In a small sample size, the Cavs are scoring 114.5 points per game and average 51 rebounds per contest, which is the third-best mark in the preseason. They are also dishing out 30.5 assists per game, which is fourth in the league. Cleveland has allowed an average of 122.5 points per game, which is second-to-last in the league.Rookie guard Jaylon Tyson is averaging 6.5 rebounds per game while guard Ty Jerome has been impressive with 10 points and 5.5 assists per game.<a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/cavs-planning-to-play-most-of-their-regulars-in-third-preseason-game-vs-detroit-pistons.html">Cleveland is expected to play most of its starters</a> in this penultimate preseason matchup.<a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/07/cavs-have-no-intention-of-breaking-up-core-four.html">Cleveland’s core four</a> of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen have only played 19 total minutes together this season. Expect another small glimpse tonight.On the injury front, the Cavs will <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2024/10/max-strus-exits-preseason-opener-with-injury.html">once again be without shooting guard Max Strus</a> (hip) and Emoni Bates (knee surgery) Sharpshooter Sam Merrill (right wrist) will also miss the matchup.The Pistons, who are trying to erase last year’s haunting memories, have settled for a 2-2 campaign in the preseason thus far. They knocked off the Milwaukee Bucks in a confidence-boosting win and also picked up a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.They signed Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris in the offseason.The Pistons are averaging 104.8 points per game and average 45.5 rebounds per contest. Detroit is dishing out 28 assists per game. The Pistons' defense has been impressive, holding the opposition to 98.5 points per game, which is third-best in the preseason.Jaden Ivey leads the way with 18.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Pistons centerpiece Cade Cunningham is averaging 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists.After a heavy load last game, Detroit’s starters could see limited minutes in the matchup, which is also their preseason finale.Ausar Thompson is out indefinitely (blood clots) and rookie Bobi Klintman (calf) is day-to-day.<h2>What are the latest odds for Cavs vs. Pistons preseason?</h2>Moneyline: CLE: (-155), DET: (+130)Point spread: CLE: -3.5, DET: +3.5Over/Under: 226Here are more details about Cavs-Pistons and how to watch it via various TV and streaming options:What: NBA preseason: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit PistonsWhen: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024Time: 7 p.m. EasternWhere: Little Caesars Arena | Detroit, MichiganChannels: NBA TV, Bally Sports OhioBest streaming options: <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=1810032">Fubo</a> (free trial and $20 off your first month), <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fpackages%2F%3Fcjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26utm_campaign%3DSTREAM%26utm_medium%3DAffiliate%26utm_source%3D5370367%26utm_audience%3DProspect%26utm_creative%3DSkimlinks%26cjevent%3D1bb4d2a18bc511ef80b7f2a20a82b839%26utm_content%3DSkimlinks%2BDIRECTV%2BSTREAM%2BDefault%2BLink">DirecTV Stream</a> (free trial) and <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2Fprogramming%2Fsports%3Faf%3D1%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_source%3Dimpact%26utm_campaign%3D14334%26utm_content%3Dcleveland.com%26utm_site%3D10078%26utm_ad%3D1132376%26irgwc%3D1%26utm_click%3DVNrWOESI-xyPRAW0CEzxFxmzUkCRirUBw3oGUQ0">SlingTV</a> (half off first month)Cable Channel Finder: <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%2Finternet%2Fu-verse%2F%3Fcjevent%3D24c8648f8bc511ef8101624a0a82b82c%26source%3DEC1NAT10600aff12A%26wtExtndSource%3D100028708">AT&amp;T U-Verse</a>, <a href="https://www.xfinity.com/national/">Comcast Xfinity</a>, <a href="https://official.spectrum.com/lfo-spectrumone?ca.mp=Google&amp;ca.cr=573053103051&amp;ca.kw=spectrum&amp;ca.mt=e&amp;cb.device=c&amp;ca.target=aud-2270559967098:kwd-50493332&amp;lfokp=spectrum&amp;fp=ch1&amp;o=go&amp;sitelink=false&amp;v=SEMBR&amp;cmp=SEMR_BR_G_EXISTALL_43700068573749305&amp;tfn=R0947&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA_tuuBhAUEiwAvxkgTn02Msidxv4U8xYKF10slKYB09ocCWl59s8wKmMV2UQdn-NduDjk_RoC6soQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Spectrum/Charter</a>, <a href="https://www.optimum.com/optimum-tv">Optimum/Altice</a>, <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cox.com%2Fresidential%2Fhome.html%3Futm_id%3Dlfo_sem_goog_rtg_nc_gen_nonproduct_ifp_brand_exact%26SRCHCAMPAIGN%3DCOX_SEM_RTG_NC_IFP_General_Brand_Exact_Google%26SRCHKW%3Dcox.%26ca.cr%3D688131779902%26ca.kw%3Dcox.%26ca.mp%3DGoogle%26ca.mt%3De%26ca.target%3Daud-1683658456761%253Akwd-3492150508%26cb.device%3Dc%26clickref%3D1100lyqmBxn4%252C1100lyqEIQG5%252C1011lyK24wSs%252C1101lzKv2C9n%252C1101lzKNYdWw%252C1011lzLyNvQH%26cq_cmp%3D71700000117129325%26cq_con%3Dnonproduct%26cq_med%3DCOX_SEM_RTG_NC_IFP_General_Brand_Exact_Google%26cq_net%3Dg%26cq_plt%3Dgp%26cq_term%3Dcox.%26ds_kid%3D43700079266884896cq_src%253DGOOGLE%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAuNGuBhAkEiwAGId4anUwL4EJhDDcye0kSjqiXF8QgjiIO1uU6X8AZmzsz-9cQi3YuvlalxoCwVsQAvD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26sc_id%3Dlfo_sem_goog_rtg_nc_gen_nonproduct_ifp_brand_exact%252Cph_aff_z_z%252Cph_aff_z_z%252Cph_aff_z_z%252Cph_aff_z_z%252Cph_aff_z_z%252Cph_aff_z_z">Cox</a>, <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587346&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2F%3Fcjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww%26utm_campaign%3DSTREAM%26utm_medium%3DAffiliate%26utm_source%3D5370367%26utm_audience%3DProspect%26utm_creative%3DSkimlinks%26cjevent%3D3b46f43a8bc511ef82ea00710a82b820%26utm_content%3DSkimlinks%2BDIRECTV%2BSTREAM%2BDefault%2BLink">DirecTV</a>, <a href="https://www.dishsavings.com/?igp=45440&amp;tel=1-833-875-1187&amp;invsrc=1&amp;tbd=1&amp;kw=dish&amp;cpn=20977237389&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuNGuBhAkEiwAGId4ag4HeVUPEvDwGoCjvhDzwkOXy5pwPWU1_qf9jmTUimOppu3S-CTPOxoCT5cQAvD_BwE">Dish</a>, <a href="https://tv.verizon.com/watch/home/">Verizon Fios</a></div></body>

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DETROIT- A familiar face is on the other side as former Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and his Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers today - Wednesday, Oct. 16 - at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The NBA preseason matchup is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.

Cavs vs. Pistons FREE STREAM: How to watch preseason game against J.B. Bickerstaff

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