Pistons vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 2, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Feb 29, 2024, 10:47PM
The Detroit Pistons will take on the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, the Pistons are up against a Cavaliers line-up that includes Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pistons vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pistons vs Cavaliers
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Detroit-Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 73% chance of beating the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pistons $3.50, Cavaliers $1.39
- Line: Pistons +7 ($1.96), Cavaliers -7 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 218.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pistons at $3.50 and the Cavaliers at $1.39.
The Pistons are listed as 7-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.96 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-7) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 218.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (-7) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 218.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Pistons vs Cavaliers game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pistons vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.39 with Betfair (73% probability)
- Line: Cavaliers -7 at $2.02 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 218.5 at $2.04 with Betfair
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 218.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.04) that are available from Betfair.
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Pistons vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena this Saturday has the Cavaliers winning 112-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Detroit vs Cleveland on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Pistons vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Looking for Pistons vs Cavaliers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Cade Cunningham is expected to step up for the Pistons with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Darius Garland is projected to finish with 22 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists for the Cavaliers.
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 23 | 4 | 7 |
| Jaden Ivey | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Jalen Duren | 13 | 12 | 3 |
| Ausar Thompson | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 10 | 7 | 2 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 22 | 2 | 7 |
| Jarrett Allen | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| Evan Mobley | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| Max Strus | 14 | 5 | 5 |
| Georges Niang | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Cleveland match-up at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pistons and Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday 2 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Detroit vs Cleveland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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