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Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons: preview and win probability

Cleveland Cavaliers visit Detroit Pistons. Cavaliers are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Pistons are 1-0 and have gone L-L-W-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Pistons: about 70% to win, with a projected score of Cleveland Cavaliers 111, Detroit Pistons 117. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 15 times in our recent records. Cavaliers lead 9-6, and the average margin has been 3.4 points in favor of Cavaliers.

On the injury report, Elijah Harkless (DET), Isaac Jones (DET), Ugonna Onyenso (DET), and Khalifa Diop (CLE) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Pistons come in with the better recent form (2 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pistons.
  • Watch the rotation: 6 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • May 17: CLE 125, DET 94 (playoffs)
  • May 15: DET 115, CLE 94 (playoffs)
  • May 13: CLE 117, DET 113 (playoffs)
  • May 11: DET 103, CLE 112 (playoffs)
  • May 9: DET 109, CLE 116 (playoffs)

Injury report

Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Khalifa Diop Out
  • Nae'Qwan Tomlin Out
  • Ernest Udeh, Jr. Out
Detroit Pistons
  • Taurean Prince Available
  • Elijah Harkless Out
  • Isaac Jones Out
  • Ugonna Onyenso Out

Win probability

30%
70%
CavaliersPistons

Projected score: Cavaliers 111, Pistons 117

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

CLEDET
Record0-11-0
Last 5LLLLLLLWLW
Points per game106121
Allowed per game114113
Days of rest––
Rating15731622

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