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Cavaliers vs. Pistons: Who Wins Game 1?
5 May
Summary
- The Cavaliers and Pistons advanced to the playoffs after surviving Game 7s.
- Detroit is a 3.5-point favorite in Game 1 with an over/under of 215.5 points.
- The model predicts the game total will be under 215.5 points.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are gearing up for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Both teams battled through Game 7s to secure their spots, setting the stage for an intense matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit is currently favored by 3.5 points according to FanDuel Sportsbook, with the total points line set at 215.5. SportsLine's projection model, which simulated the game 10,000 times, anticipates the total score will be under 215.5.
This prediction aligns with previous regular-season meetings, where the under hit in three out of four games between these two franchises. Detroit also leaned towards lower-scoring games, with 54% of their regular-season contests falling under the projected total.
The model projects a combined score of 214 points, with the under hitting in 52% of simulations. Additionally, one side of the spread is expected to hit nearly 60% of the time based on the simulations.
