Final Score: Cavaliers 105 - Pistons 121
Thursday, December 7, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.2 | 105.4 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 110 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 104.0 | 109.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.9 | 114.1 |
| Win percentage | 29% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 42% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 219
102-117
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 195
97-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 210
112-98
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 182
90-92
vs New York Knicks
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 228
106-122
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 189
91-98
Pistons
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 226
112-114
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 245
120-125
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 228
109-119
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 236
119-117
@ New York Knicks
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 175
79-96
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 224
105-119
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 259
126-133
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 251
128-123