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The Detroit Pistons (45-14) are 2.5-point favorites as they try to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-24) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Rocket Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSDET, FDSOH, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and WUAB.
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Cavaliers 116, Pistons 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (+121)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 230.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (+2.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Pistons | -9 | 227.5 | -358 | +283 | 122-119 DET |
| 1/4/2026 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 237.5 | -191 | +159 | 114-110 DET |
| 10/27/2025 | Cavaliers | -2.5 | 231.5 | -131 | +110 | 116-95 CLE |
| 3/28/2025 | Cavaliers | -6.5 | 233.5 | -273 | +221 | 133-122 DET |
| 2/5/2025 | Cavaliers | -3.5 | 234 | -159 | +135 | 118-115 CLE |
| 1/27/2025 | Cavaliers | -11 | 235 | -510 | +383 | 110-91 CLE |
| 10/25/2024 | Cavaliers | -10.5 | 225.5 | -581 | +425 | 113-101 CLE |
Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Detroit has gone 32-27-0 ATS this season.
- The Pistons have a 20-23 record against the spread this season when favored by 2.5 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 25 of Detroit's 62 games with a set total.
- The Pistons have won 35, or 72.9%, of the 48 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Detroit has won 30 of its 40 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -144 on the moneyline.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Cleveland has put together a 27-35-0 record against the spread.
- The Cavaliers have a 6-3 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 30 of Cleveland's 62 games with a set total.
- The Cavaliers have won 46.2% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (6-7).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +121 or longer, Cleveland has gone 2-4 (33.3%).
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Pistons
Pistons: None
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Donovan Mitchell: Out (Groin),
Dean Wade: Questionable (Ankle)
Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSDET, FDSOH, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and WUAB
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
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