Cavaliers vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 3

Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: FDSDET, FDSOH, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and WUAB

The Detroit Pistons (45-14) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-24) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Rocket Arena as just 2.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSDET, FDSOH, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and WUAB. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5.

Cavaliers vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (54.5%)

Cavaliers vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Pistons have compiled a 32-26-1 record against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 27-35-0 this year.
• This season, Pistons games have hit the over 27 times out of 62 chances.
• Cavaliers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 48.4% of the time (30 out of 62 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Detroit has performed worse at home, covering 15 times in 31 home games, and 17 times in 28 road games.
• The Pistons have exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (45.2%) than road games (46.4%).
• This year, Cleveland is 13-18-0 at home against the spread (.419 winning percentage). On the road, it is 14-17-0 ATS (.452).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Cavaliers' games have finished above the over/under at home (38.7%, 12 of 31) than on the road (58.1%, 18 of 31).

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham's numbers on the season are 25.5 points, 5.8 boards and 9.8 assists per game, shooting 46% from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2 made treys.
• Jalen Duren is averaging 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Ausar Thompson's numbers on the season are 10.3 points, 6 boards and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 51.9% from the floor.
• Duncan Robinson averages 12.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists, shooting 43.2% from the floor and 39.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.9 made treys per game.
• Tobias Harris is averaging 13.2 points, 5.2 boards and 2.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.

Cavaliers Leaders

• James Harden averages 24.5 points for the Cavaliers, plus 4.9 boards and 8.1 assists.
• Per game, Evan Mobley gives the Cavaliers 17.6 points, 8.7 boards and 3.8 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 1.9 blocks (third in league).
• Per game, Jarrett Allen provides the Cavaliers 15.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Jaylon Tyson's numbers on the season are 13.4 points, 5.3 boards and 2.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 50.2% of his shots from the floor and 46% from beyond the arc (third in NBA), with an average of 2 treys.
• The Cavaliers are receiving 12.2 points, 2.8 boards and 5.2 assists per game from Dennis Schroder.

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