The Cavaliers will play the Pistons on Friday, March 1st, 2024. 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, March 1st, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 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 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, is currently 82.33. 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 18-10 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons come to the floor sporting a 4-24 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 17th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 14th (114.7) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 20th, averaging 112.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.7 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 26th in the league. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 121.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 8-5 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, come to the game with a 2-11 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 38-20 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 9-49 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Cleveland Cavaliers clash with the Detroit Pistons...in a battle of the ages at the raucous Pistons' venue. The Cavs stand at 38-20 overall, while the Pistons lag at 9-49...Cleveland leads the Eastern Central Division at 8-5, leaving Detroit in the dust at 2-11...The Cavs average 114.7 points per game, just inching past the Pistons' 112.7...Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing your wager...Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines...We have a great sampling of prop bets for your betting pleasure...Prepare for a showdown like no other as these two teams clash!
Best Cavaliers at Pistons Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -8.5 -107 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Detroit Pistons are +8.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +285 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Cavaliers
Pistons
3/01/24 7:10pm EST | -8.5 -110+8.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Pistons
Game to Overtime
3/01/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at DET 3/01/24 7:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
CLE at DET 3/01/24 7:10pm EST | 106.5 o -110106.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Cleveland Cavaliers | 48 | 34 | 0.585 | +16.0 | 26-15 | 22-19 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 112.6 | 110.2 | +2.4 | L1 | 4-6 |
| e - Detroit Pistons | 14 | 68 | 0.171 | +50.0 | 7-33 | 7-35 | 2-14 | 10-41 | 109.9 | 119.0 | -9.1 | L1 | 2-8 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +5000 Bet | +5000 Bet |
No NBA Championship TM Detroit Pistons YR: futures available
Cleveland Cavaliers & Detroit Pistons Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.