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Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers

NBAregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Cavaliers logo
Cavaliers
Cleveland
116
vs
Pistons logo
Pistons
Detroit
109
CLE 40%60% DET
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueRocket Arena
Cleveland, OH

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Pistons (away)
Cavaliers (home)
60%
Win probability
40%
1
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109.

Our model predicted the Pistons would win with 60% confidence, but the Cavaliers pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

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 Cavaliers and was a contributing factor: Cavaliers 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.

Cavaliers won 116-109

Cavaliers won comfortably

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Pistons at 60%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

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

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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

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

Neutral
Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 5/9/2026, 8:30:01 AM

Key Players

Pistons

Cade CunninghamG
Javonte GreenG
Kevin HuerterG
Daniss JenkinsG
Chaz LanierG

Cavaliers

Max StrusG
Jaylon TysonG
Sam MerrillG
Donovan MitchellG
Keon EllisG

Frequently Asked Questions

Cavaliers has a 40% win probability, while Pistons has a 60% 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 Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.

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