NBASeries starts 12/18
Cavaliers4-3
vs
Pistons6-1
CLE 32%68% DET
# NBA
Cavaliers vs Pistons prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons, Friday 18 December, 7:30 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena. Our line gives the Pistons a 68% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Cavaliers
- PointsDonovan Mitchell21.9
- AssistsJames Harden6.3
- ReboundsJarrett Allen8.7
Pistons
- PointsCade Cunningham23.7
- AssistsCade Cunningham7.1
- ReboundsAusar Thompson7.2
Season averages
| CLE | Stat | DET |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Streak | W3 |
| 116.1 | Points Against | 100.3 |
| 4-3 | Last Ten Games | 6-1 |
| 119.7 | Points Per Game | 111.9 |
| 47 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 38 |
| 47.9 | Rebounds Per Game | 44.6 |
| 29.0 | Assists Per Game | 27.1 |
| 6.0 | Blocks Per Game | 6.6 |
| 7.6 | Steals Per Game | 9.9 |
Last five games
Cavaliers
- Wvs MIN127-125 OT
- Wvs WSH121-111
- Lat ATL114-111
- Wat MIL136-111
- Lvs OKC117-112
Pistons
- Wat PHI106-93
- Lat NY111-97
- Wvs CHA97-89
- Wat BKN110-94
- Wat CHA124-91
Injury report
Cavaliers
- Jaylon TysonOut
- Peyton WatsonOut
Pistons
- Isaiah JoeOut
- Jalen DurenOut
Game info
- Venue
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Season series
- Series starts 12/18
Cavaliers and Pistons this season
- Fri 18 DecCavaliers at PistonsFri 7:30 PM ET
- Mon 18 JanPistons at CavaliersMon 12:00 PM ET
- Wed 27 JanPistons at CavaliersWed 7:00 PM ET
- Tue 9 MarCavaliers at PistonsTue 8:00 PM ET
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- Warriors vs RaptorsFri 7:30 PM ET
- Rockets vs GrizzliesFri 8:00 PM ET
- Suns vs BucksFri 8:00 PM ET
- Lakers vs TimberwolvesFri 8:00 PM ET
- Kings vs PelicansFri 8:00 PM ET
- Bulls vs SpursFri 8:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Cavaliers vs Pistons?
7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 18 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
Who is favoured in Cavaliers vs Pistons?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Detroit Pistons a 68% chance, so a call on them pays x1.46. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Cavaliers vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, the home of the Detroit Pistons.
How many times do the Cavaliers and Pistons play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them.
When do the Cavaliers and Pistons play next?
Monday 18 January 2027 at 12:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Pistons at the Cavaliers.
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