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Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons

NBAregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Pistons logo
Pistons
Detroit
111
vs
Cavaliers logo
Cavaliers
Cleveland
101
DET 71%29% CLE
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueLittle Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Cavaliers (away)
Pistons (home)
29%
Win probability
71%
0
High-impact factors
1
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Pistons defeated the Cavaliers 111-101.

Our model predicted the Pistons would win with 71% confidence -- and they delivered. A solid prediction that lined up with the result.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Pistons and was a major factor: Pistons defense (109.5 Opp PPG) better than Cavaliers (114.7 Opp PPG)
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Cavaliers and was a contributing factor: Cavaliers offense (119.1 PPG) outpaces Pistons (117.4 PPG)
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Pistons and was a contributing factor: Pistons are 0-0 at home this season (divisional game, reduced advantage)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Pistons won 111-101

Pistons won comfortably

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Pistons at 71%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CLE
DET
Defensive Efficiency
Offensive Efficiency
Home Field Advantage
Recent Form
Rest Days
Favours CLE|Favours DET

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Pistons

Our Model71%

Cavaliers

Our Model29%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Defensive Efficiency

Pistons defense (109.5 Opp PPG) better than Cavaliers (114.7 Opp PPG)

Pistons

Offensive Efficiency

Cavaliers offense (119.1 PPG) outpaces Pistons (117.4 PPG)

Cavaliers

Recent Form

Pistons (51-19) in better form than Cavaliers (44-27)

Pistons

Turnover Differential

Pistons turnover differential (+0) vs Cavaliers (+0)

Neutral
Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 5/5/2026, 8:30:02 AM

Key Players

Cavaliers

Max StrusG
Jaylon TysonG
Sam MerrillG
Donovan MitchellG
Keon EllisG

Pistons

Cade CunninghamG
Javonte GreenG
Kevin HuerterG
Daniss JenkinsG
Chaz LanierG

Frequently Asked Questions

Pistons has a 71% win probability, while Cavaliers has a 29% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.

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