| MATCHUP | Detroit Pistons | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 60-22 | 52-30 |
| Spread | +3.5 -110 | -3.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 212.5 (-105) | Under 212.5 (-115) |
| Where | Cleveland Stadium | |
| When | Monday, May 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers needed to respond after dropping the first two games of the series and they did that with a 116-109 home win in Game 3 on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 35 points, 10 rebounds and four assists on 13 of 24 shooting, James Harden added 19 points with seven assists on eight of 14 shooting while Jarrett Allen chipped in with 18 points on seven of nine shooting. As a team, the Cavaliers shot a healthy 58 percent from the field and 12 of 32 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in deep trouble after squandering an early 17-point lead, but they regained the lead late in the fourth quarter and finished strong to secure the much needed victory in front of their home fans.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons will be feeling like they missed on a great chance to take a 3-0 series lead after coming up just short to the Cavaliers in Game 3 on Saturday night. Cade Cunningham continued his strong form with a triple-double of 27 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Tobias Harris added 21 points on seven of 14 shooting while Duncan Robinson chipped in with 15 points, four assists and five steals. As a team, the Pistons shot 45 percent from the field and nine of 25 from the 3-point line as they dominated the third quarter by 33-19 to claw their way back from a 17-point deficit, only to come up short in the fourth quarter where they just couldn’t stop the Cavaliers. Cunningham led the team in scoring but shot just 10 of 27 from the field while committing eight turnovers.
Cleveland v Detroit Free Prediction
The Cavaliers expect to have a full squad once again while the Pistons are keeping an eye on Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter who are both questionable for this one. The Cavaliers were finally able to make their mark in this series in Game 3 and they would love another win to square things up. The Pistons will be annoyed with themselves after missing out on Saturday night, but they still have a great chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead as long as they don’t get off to another slow start. The Cavaliers needed Harden to bounce back after two quiet games and he delivered with clutch shots down the stretch which really changes the complexion of the series, especially if the Cavaliers can square things up here. The Pistons are still in control right now, but this series looks like it is going the distance so I am sticking with the Cavaliers to make things real interesting with another win and cover in this spot.