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The Detroit Pistons (43-14) are at home in Central Division play against the Cleveland Cavaliers (37-23) on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Pistons are favored by 6.5 points in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season.
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Pistons 118, Cavaliers 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Pistons (-244)
- Total Pick: Over 227.5 (computer predicts 230.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (+6.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2026 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 237.5 | -191 | +159 | 114-110 DET |
| 10/27/2025 | Cavaliers | -2.5 | 231.5 | -131 | +110 | 116-95 CLE |
| 3/28/2025 | Cavaliers | -6.5 | 233.5 | -273 | +221 | 133-122 DET |
| 2/5/2025 | Cavaliers | -3.5 | 234 | -159 | +135 | 118-115 CLE |
| 1/27/2025 | Cavaliers | -11 | 235 | -510 | +383 | 110-91 CLE |
| 10/25/2024 | Cavaliers | -10.5 | 225.5 | -581 | +425 | 113-101 CLE |
Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Detroit has a 31-26-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, the Pistons are 14-11 against the spread.
- A total of 24 of Detroit's 60 games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
- The Pistons have been favorites in 46 games this season and won 33 (71.7%) of those contests.
- Detroit has a record of 23-2, a 92% win rate, when it's favored by -244 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has a 26-34-0 record against the spread this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 29 of Cleveland's 60 games with a set total.
- The Cavaliers have been the moneyline underdog 12 total times this season. They've finished 6-6 in those games.
- Cleveland has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +198 or longer.
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons: None
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Donovan Mitchell: Out (Groin),
Dennis Schroder: Questionable (Ankle),
Keon Ellis: Questionable (Finger),
Dean Wade: Questionable (Ankle),
James Harden: Questionable (Thumb)
Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN, FDSDET, and FDSOH
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
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