Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions for Friday, February 27, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the road Friday night with a game inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, at 7:00 PM against the Detroit Pistons, and we have you ready to roll with our Cleveland vs Detroit prediction. Cleveland comes into this game with a solid season, 37 wins and 23 losses overall. Detroit stays home Friday night is one of the best teams in the league with 43 wins and 14 losses. Cleveland has struggled a bit as of late, coming into this matchup after losing two of the last three, including a two-point road loss to Milwaukee in their last outing. The Detroit Pistons come into this matchup running hot, having gone for the last five following a home victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out. Read more about this Cleveland vs Detroit prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Cleveland looks to get back rolling
The Cleveland offense is averaging 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Cleveland has held their own, allowing 115.1 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 119.5 points per game over its last two losses. Offensively, Cleveland scored well in their last outing, pouring in 116 points on 40% shooting and 30% from beyond the arc, but only 22 points in the fourth quarter, which led to the loss. Defensively, Cleveland was outmatched, giving up 118 points on 55% shooting, 43% from beyond the arc. Cleveland won the rebounding battle by 8, but turned the ball over 11 times in the loss.
Jarrett Allen led the way for the Cleveland offense with 27 points and 11 rebounds on 15 shots. Dennis Schroder scored a second-best 26 points on 14 shots and 35 minutes for Cleveland. Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson both chipped in heavily with 14 points apiece. Keon Ellis led the way off the Cleveland bench with 14 points on nine shots in 29 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
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- James Harden (OUT) – Thumb
- Evan Mobley (OUT) – Calf
- Donovan Mitchell (OUT) – Groin
- Max Strus (OUT) – Foot
Detroit tries to stay hot
Offensively, Detroit is one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, averaging 117.3 points on 48% shooting. Defensively, Detroit has been top-tier, allowing 109 points per game this season, but gave up 114 points in their most recent loss. Offensively, Detroit did the work in their last outing, scoring 24 points, including 66 in the second half, on 54% shooting, 33% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Detroit was the better team, allowing 116 points on 41% shooting. Detroit won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 14 turnovers in the victory.
Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham led the way for the Detroit offense in their last outing, scoring 29 points apiece. Duncan Robinson chipped in a second-best 16 points on 11 shots in 30 minutes. Ausar Thompson was the 4th Detroit starter in double digits with 11 points on seven shots in 28 minutes. Caris LeVert led the way off the Detroit bench with 9 points on six shots and 17 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- Isaiah Stewart (OUT) - Suspension
Cleveland vs Detroit Pick
- Cleveland vs Detroit Spread Pick
Both teams are having solid seasons coming into Friday, but Detroit will be in a better spot in this matchup. Detroit is already the better overall team and will be healthier in this matchup. Look for Detroit to use its depth and talent all over the floor to overwhelm a shorthanded Cleveland team Friday night for 48 minutes. Take the Pistons to make it 2 in a row Friday night as they roll to an easy win and cover against Cleveland.
- Cleveland vs Detroit Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored the ball well coming into this matchup, but that will not be the case on Friday. Detroit is one of the better defensive teams in the league and will shine in this matchup. Cleveland will be without a ton of production Friday night, which will lead to an offensive struggle for the Cavaliers. Take Detroit to stifle the Cleveland backups, leading to a low-scoring affair. Take the Detroit Pistons on Friday night to do the job as they get the win and cover at home in a game that goes well under the total.
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