Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 1

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  • The Cavaliers are -9.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Pistons Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 28-28 against the spread, while the Pistons are 29-28 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-8.5 -110O 221.5 -110-350
Detroit Pistons +8.5 -110U 221.5 -110+280

Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 84.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Pistons.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 33 games (+18.35 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 away games (+15.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games (+15.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 23 away games (+14.50 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 22 games (+13.60 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+13.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games at home (+13.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 3Q Spread in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 37% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 28-28 (-2.75 Units / -4.31% ROI).

  • 38-20 against the Moneyline (+10.4 Units / 7.68% ROI)
  • 26-31 against the Over for game total points (-8.1 Units / -12.69% ROI)
  • 31-26 against the Under for game total points (+2.45 Units / 3.84% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 29-28 (-1.8 Units / -2.82% ROI).

  • 9-49 against the Moneyline (-26.35 Units / -43.73% ROI)
  • 30-27 against the Over for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.47% ROI)
  • 27-30 against the Under for game total points (-6 Units / -9.4% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 78 games (-40.75 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 37 games at home (-21.15 Units / -55% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-20.85 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 78 games (-19.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 56 games (-17.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 33 games (-20.90 Units / -59% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-19.50 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 70 games (-17.95 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 70 games (-17.10 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 23 away games (-16.75 Units / -67% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Cavaliers are 21-8 (.724) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

The Cavaliers were 37-26 (.587) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Cavaliers were 24-4 (.857) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

The Cavaliers are 34-14 (.708) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 9-79 (.102) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .459

The Pistons are 13-48 (.213) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Pistons are 3-15 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

Injury Report: Pistons vs. CavaliersFriday‘s Game, Mar. 1

  • Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons): Suspension, Out
  • Quentin Grimes (Detroit Pistons): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 53% this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Cavaliers averaged 3.6 second chance points per game (228 points/63 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.7

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (806 turnovers/52 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Pistons shot 45% (1,646/3,632) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Pistons have made 11.2 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.7 steals per game (398 steals/52 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have allowed an eFG% of 51% on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,895 rebounds/52 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 5.8 steals per game (303 steals/52 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons averaged 3.8 blocks per game (308 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pistons have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (563 blocks/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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