The Cavaliers will play the Pistons on Friday, February 27th, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons will tip-off on Friday, February 27th, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers come to this game with a 95.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 98.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 16-10 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 21-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 2nd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (120.0) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 9th, averaging 117.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.9 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 12th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 23rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 109.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 8-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 34-21 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 40-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys! The Cavaliers clash with Pistons in Detroit's raucous arena...
Cavaliers stand at 34-21 while Pistons boast a 40-13 record...
Cavs have a 7-3 division record, Pistons holding at 8-3...
Cleveland averages 120.0 points, Detroit not far behind at 117.2...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Arrr!
Best Cavaliers at Pistons Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Cavaliers
Pistons
2/27/26 7:10pm EST | +5.5 -105-5.5 -115 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Pistons
Game to Overtime
2/27/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -120110.5 u -105Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o +11025.5 u -150Bet |
Caris Levert
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Daniss Jenkins
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -118Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -118Bet |
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Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o +10518.5 u -140Bet |
James Harden
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Paul Reed
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -118Bet |
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Ron Holland
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 41.5 o -11041.5 u -120Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DET 2/27/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Detroit Pistons | 53 | 20 | 0.726 | +4.0 | 28-9 | 24-11 | 10-4 | 34-12 | 117.6 | 109.8 | +7.8 | W1 | 8-2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 45 | 28 | 0.616 | +12.0 | 23-14 | 22-14 | 10-5 | 29-18 | 119.0 | 115.0 | +4.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +3000 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Detroit Pistons 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:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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