| MATCHUP | Detroit Pistons | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 60-22 | 52-30 |
| Spread | +3.5 -102 | -3.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 210.5 (-108) | Under 210.5 (-112) |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Friday, May 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons need a win to save their season and force a game 7 on Sunday. The Pistons have won 20 of their last 30 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 105 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 102.3 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 30 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Tobias Harris is averaging 20.2 points and 1.5 assists. Duncan Robinson is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is dishing 2.3 assists. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers look to make the conference finals for the first time since the 2017-18 season. The Cavs have won 12 of their last 18 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 110.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.3 points and 2.9 assists, while James Harden is averaging 20.8 points and 6.4 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 11 night games at Rocket Arena.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 home games.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine playoff games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Rocket Arena.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven Friday games as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have lost two of their last three playoff games as favorites following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games at Rocket Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last five playoff games as underdogs against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Evan Mobley ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.7) this season.
- Donovan Mitchell is one of only four players in the league to have made 7+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Cade Cunningham has recorded three games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers this season—most of any player in the league.
- Paul Reed is one of only three players to have made 10+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (62.2%).
- Cavaliers players have recorded the equal-fewest triple-doubles (0) this season.
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.4).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.9).
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
Kevin Huerter is questionable for the Pistons due to an adductor strain. Caris LeVert is questionable with a heel contusion. Duncan Robinson is questionable with back soreness.
The Cavs don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers haven’t made anybody money this season with their league’s worst 39-54-1 ATS record, but they’ve outplayed the Pistons in the last three games and now come home, where they haven’t lost this postseason. The Pistons just can’t find easy offense outside of Cade, and they can’t play Robinson as much as they’d like because he can’t defend. A lot of the same issues the Pistons had against the Magic, they’re having against a more talented and explosive Cavs side. As long as the Cavs stop turning the ball over, they should win this game and make the conference finals for the first time in 2,930 days.