The Pistons will play the Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers will tip-off on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons come to this game with a 98.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is currently 95.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 18-7 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to the floor sporting a 18-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 9th (117.2) for average points scored per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 2nd, averaging 120.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.3 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 23rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 8-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, come to the game with a 7-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 40-13 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 34-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Pistons be facing the Cavaliers in Cleveland... Get ready for a clash of titans in this high-stakes showdown... Pistons have a stellar record, but the Cavaliers be no pushovers... The venue will be rockin' as these two fierce teams battle it out... Detroit leads the division, but Cleveland be hot on their heels... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing yer bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best odds for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... So grab yer grog and settle in for an epic night of basketball!
Best Pistons at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -2.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +2.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pistons
Cavaliers
3/03/26 7:10pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Pistons
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
3/03/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -118Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -118Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -13025.5 u -105Bet |
Caris Levert
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +12011.5 u -160Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
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James Harden
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u +100Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u +100Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Keon Ellis
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -130Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
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Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11818.5 u -115Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 42.5 o -11542.5 u -115Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -115Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at CLE 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 40 | 13 | 0.755 | +0.5 | 21-6 | 18-7 | 8-3 | 26-7 | 117.2 | 109.3 | +7.9 | W3 | 8-2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 34 | 21 | 0.618 | +7.5 | 18-11 | 16-10 | 7-3 | 20-13 | 120.0 | 115.9 | +4.1 | W5 | 9-1 |
Detroit Pistons & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1000 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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