Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 27, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (12-7) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (5-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 6:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSDET & BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Detroit.

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

The Cavaliers vs Pistons Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 11-7 against the spread, while the Pistons are 11-9 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-8.5 -110O 217.5 -110-350
Detroit Pistons +8.5 -110U 217.5 -110+260

Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 67.0% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 55.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Cavaliers and Pistons, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 73 games (+12.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+9.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 46 games (+9.36 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 41 games (+8.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 43 games (+20.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 49 games (+18.76 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 78 games (+18.36 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 70 games (+17.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 45 of their last 70 games (+16.90 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 11-7 (+3.3 Units / 15.75% ROI).

  • 12-7 against the Moneyline (+4.75 Units / 13.63% ROI)
  • 10-9 against the Over for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI)
  • 9-10 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 11-9 (+1.1 Units / 4.76% ROI).

  • 5-16 against the Moneyline (-1.95 Units / -8.99% ROI)
  • 12-9 against the Over for game total points (+2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • 9-12 against the Under for game total points (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 78 games (-27.43 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 78 games (-25.70 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 82 games (-22.21 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.64 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 38 games at home (-16.86 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 81 games (-20.05 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 28 away games (-18.40 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 84 games (-17.71 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 83 games (-17.44 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 73 games (-14.78 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

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

The Pistons are 18-63 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Pistons are 2-25 (.074) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Pistons are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

The Pistons are 3-14 (.167) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Pistons vs. CavaliersSunday‘s Game, Nov. 27

  • Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): Stewart is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Cleveland.
  • Jaden Ivey (Pistons): Ivey is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Cleveland.
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Cunningham will miss at least the next three games due to left shin soreness.
  • Cory Joseph (Pistons): Joseph is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Cleveland.
  • Saddiq Bey (Pistons): Bey is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Cleveland.
  • Bojan Bogdanovic (Pistons): Bogdanovic is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against
  • Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers): Allen is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Detroit.
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Lamar Stevens (Cavaliers): Stevens is OUT for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Detroit.
  • Kevin Love (Cavaliers): Love is OUT for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Detroit.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • Caris LeVert (Cavaliers): LeVert is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Detroit.

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 43% (526/1,232) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Pistons have a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Pistons are shooting 33% from three (1,035/3,150) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,300 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Pistons have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,943 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pistons have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (56 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (87 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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