The Pistons aim to snap a two-game skid as they continue their road trip against the surging Pacers on Wednesday evening. Cade Cunningham is on an All-Star trajectory and has completely rehabilitated this long-struggling organization.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Detroit is currently a 5-point underdog, with the game’s point total set at 228.5. Below, I’ve honed in on my favorite player prop centered around Cunningham in this divisional clash.
Best Cade Cunningham Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Cade Cunningham 25+ Points (-160)
Since running the show at Oklahoma State, Cade Cunningham has shown flashes of being an old-school point guard. He loves to navigate downhill, using his handle to keep the ball on a string and create separation when needed. Top maestros like Chris Paul or John Stockton have made a living knifing toward the paint with this playstyle and finding shooters on the perimeter. That’s still a primary part of Cunningham’s game; he’s a phenomenal distributor. He’s taken the next step as a playmaker, averaging over nine dishes a night. But as the unrivaled top option, his scoring leap has been far more impressive.
Cunningham has always had a solid scoring output as a pro, largely due to his prowess around the cup. He has various ways to finish and can power through contact better than most forwards. Cunningham is now an even better driver, getting to the hole with ease and putting his often smaller or slower assignments on skates. The jumper has come a long way, and now he’s hovering around the league average from beyond the arc. If the stroke is on from downtown, he’s an unstoppable force.
Cunningham has scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games. He’s off to a stellar January and gets a matchup with a familiar foe in Indiana. The Pacers aren’t worried about playing defense, and Cunningham should have plenty of opportunity, particularly in transition, to cross this threshold.
