NBA Prop Bets: Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers (February 27, 2026)
The Cleveland Cavaliers (37-23) face the Detroit Pistons (43-14) at Little Caesars Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Friday's matchup. The Pistons opened as 7.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Pistons at -230 and Cavaliers at +190. The total points line is set at 227.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 116-111 Detroit.
- The Pistons (-118) have a 31-26-0 ATS record this season, while the Cavaliers (-102) hold a record of 25-35-0.
- The Pistons have a 24-32-1 O/U record this season (meaning 24 games have gone over the total points line, 32 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cavaliers have a 29-31-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pistons are averaging 117.4 points per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Cavaliers are averaging 119.4 (3rd).
- Defensively, the Pistons are giving up only 109.5 points per game this season (4th in the league), while the Cavaliers are giving up an average of 115.1 points (15th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Pistons currently rank 14th for pace this season, recording 99.9 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Cavaliers sit 11th on that scale with 100.5 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 35.2% of the Pistons' field goal attempts come from three point range (27th in the league), leaving 64.8% from two. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers' opponents are taking 42.6% of their attempts from three (20th) and 57.4% from two.
- Comparatively, Cleveland takes 44.4% of shots from three (T5th), leaving 55.6% from two, while Detroit's opponents are attempting 43.1% from three (14th) and 56.9% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Pistons are shooting 34.9% from deep in 2025/26 (21st in the NBA), compared to the Cavaliers who are making 35.8% of their attempts (15th).
- On the opposite end, Detroit is holding opponents to 34.9% of their three-point attempts (6th), while Cleveland's opponents are doing things easier, hitting 37.2% of their shots (27th).
Ball Protection
- The Pistons are committing 15.3 turnovers per game this season, ranking 23rd in the league, while the Cavaliers are forcing 15.8 turnovers (6th).
- Flipping that script, Detroit is forcing 17.3 turnovers (1st), while Cleveland is committing 14.3 (13th).
Crashing the Boards
- Detroit is pulling down 46.0 rebounds per game this season (6th in the league), including 13.2 offensive boards (3rd). Conversely, Cleveland's opponents are averaging 43.7 rebounds (14th), 11.7 of which have come on the offensive end (19th).
- Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are averaging 44.7 rebounds (10th) and 12.2 offensive rebounds (9th), while the Pistons are allowing 41.2 and 11.5, ranking 4th and 15th.
First Quarter Winner
Detroit is -166 to win the first quarter, while Cleveland is +140. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 33-23-1 | 16-13-1 | 17-10-0 | 27-18-1 | 6-5-0 | 6-4-0 |
| Cleveland | 30-26-4 | 14-15-2 | 16-11-2 | 26-19-3 | 4-7-1 | 6-3-1 |
First Half Winner
Detroit is -192 to win the first half and Cleveland is +160. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 42-14-1 | 21-8-1 | 21-6-0 | 33-12-1 | 9-2-0 | 8-2-0 |
| Cleveland | 30-30-0 | 15-16-0 | 15-14-0 | 27-21-0 | 3-9-0 | 8-2-0 |
HT/FT
Detroit is -145 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Cleveland is +255.
- The Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 66.7% of games this season, while the Cavaliers have completed the HT/FT double in 43.3% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Friday's matchup is +1700 to go to overtime.
- The Pistons have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Cavaliers have also appeared in two.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 28 of Detroit's 57 games this season. Meanwhile, 37 of Cleveland's 60 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 114-110 victory over Cleveland at Rocket Arena when these teams last met on January 4. Cade Cunningham was prominent on that day, recording 27 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. That result snapped the Cavaliers' nine-game winning streak against the Pistons at Rocket Arena.
NBA Injury News – Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons (February 27, 2026)
The Cavaliers listed Mitchell as Out for Friday's (Feb. 27) game against the Pistons.
The Cavaliers listed Harden as Questionable for Friday's (Feb. 27) game against the Pistons.
The Cavaliers listed Schroder as Probable for Friday's (Feb. 27) game against the Pistons.
The Cavaliers listed Wade as Doubtful for Friday's (Feb. 27) game against the Pistons.
The Cavaliers said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Strus is still not cleared for contact. He can be deemed as week-to-week.
The Cavaliers listed Ellis as Questionable for Friday's (Feb. 27) game against the Pistons.
