Final Score: Pistons 115 - Cavaliers 105
Saturday, January 28, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.9 | 103.2 |
| Last meeting | 87 | 105 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 105.6 | 101.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.5 | 102.4 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 67% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 226
108-118
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 213
106-107
Cavaliers
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 5, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 204
110-94
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 201
93-108
@ New York Knicks
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96