Final Score: Pistons 88 - Cavaliers 90
Saturday, January 31, 1998 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 | 68 | 43 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.4 | 101.7 |
| Last meeting | 75 | 82 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 91.8 | 92.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.2 | 88.3 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 57% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 197
95-102
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 177
91-86
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 164
81-83
vs New York Knicks
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 191
92-99
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 22, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 170
94-76
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +20 · Total: 154
87-67
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 187
89-98
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 189
95-94
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 193
93-100
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: +28 · Total: 198
113-85
Cavaliers
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 172
83-89
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 161
77-84
@ Miami Heat
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 187
94-93
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: +19 · Total: 203
111-92
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 22, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 208
112-96
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 20, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 170
84-86
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 190
91-99
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 173
99-74
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 186
102-84
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 205
99-106