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NBA · May 05, 2026 · Little Caesars ArenaDetroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers live stream, prediction, odds and h2h

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Home · Defence-first, scoring questions
VS · Tue May 05 · 23:00 UTC
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Away · Balanced unit
Cleveland Cavaliers logo
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Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

Our model projects Detroit Pistons 118, Cleveland Cavaliers 114, with the Pistons favored in this NBA matchup. Donovan Mitchell and Tobias Harris lead the prop board.

The combined 231.7-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 233.9 combined-points average. Pistons score 116.5 a game and concede 108.9; Cavaliers score 118.7 and concede 115.3.

Game 1 of the Quarter-finals series; the bracket is level coming in. Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

Model projection · not financial advice.

Model pick
Detroit Pistons -4.3
Lean · 61% win probability
Projected score
118.0 – 113.7
Detroit Pistons · Cleveland Cavaliers
Projected total
231.7
Combined points
Win probability
61%
39%
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers

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Heads-up profile

Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons

Defence-first, scoring questions
Last meetingsLWLL
Record60–22 (1 in group)
PPG for / against116.5 / 108.9
Win % overall71%
Home win %78%
Away win %64%
OFF: Average DEF: Elite Fortress Slow

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers

Balanced unit
Last meetingsWLWW
Record52–30 (4 in group)
PPG for / against118.7 / 115.3
Win % overall61%
Home win %67%
Away win %54%
OFF: Average DEF: Average Solid at home Balanced

Odds & markets

3-Way result · Home / Draw / Away

BookmakerDetroit PistonsDrawCleveland Cavaliers
1xBet1.7315.002.40
Marathonbet1.6814.752.33
Stake1.7010.752.32

Total points · Over / Under 213.5

Asian handicap · 1.5 pts

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Player props · best lines across the book

Best Over and Under price for the most-quoted players in this matchup. Lines update with the partner books.

PlayerMarketLineBest OverBest Under
Donovan MitchellPts + Ast28.51.78 Stake1.95 Stake
Jalen DurenPts + Ast18.52.00 bet3651.80 bet365
Cade CunninghamPts + Ast38.51.88 Stake1.90 bet365
Tobias HarrisPts + Ast19.51.87 Stake1.95 bet365
Jaylon TysonPts + Ast7.51.83 bet3651.98 Stake
Daniss JenkinsPts + Ast10.51.80 bet3652.00 Stake
Dean WadePts + Ast5.51.91 Stake1.89 bet365
Isaiah StewartPts + Ast5.51.95 Stake1.83 bet365
Sam MerrillPts + Ast7.51.88 Stake1.90 bet365
James HardenPts + Ast24.51.83 Stake1.95 bet365
Jarrett AllenPts + Ast13.51.95 bet3651.83 bet365
Evan MobleyPts + Ast18.51.91 Stake1.89 bet365

Pre-match angle

The model line: Pistons by 4.3, total 231.7.

Pistons at home: 35–10 SU, 116.5 PPG. Cavaliers on the road: 25–21 SU, 118.7 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Detroit Pistons 1 – 3 Cleveland Cavaliers across the last 4 meetings.

Mar 04, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers 113 vs 109 Detroit Pistons NBA
Jan 04, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers 110 vs 114 Detroit Pistons NBA
Oct 27, 2025 Detroit Pistons 95 vs 116 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA
Oct 14, 2025 Cleveland Cavaliers 118 vs 100 Detroit Pistons NBA

League standings snapshot · NBA 2025-2026

#TeamWLPFPALast 5
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Detroit Pistons logoDetroit Pistons
60 22 9657 8988 LLWWW
4
Cleveland Cavaliers logoCleveland Cavaliers
52 30 9801 9464 WLLWW

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Where can I watch Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers live?
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What time does Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers tip-off?
Tip-off is Tue May 05 · 23:00 UTC at Little Caesars Arena. Local times are shown in the box above and update to your timezone automatically.
Who is favoured in Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers?
Based on the 2025-2026 season data we hold: Detroit Pistons are profiled as defence-first, scoring questions (71% win rate) and Cleveland Cavaliers as balanced unit (61%). Form, injuries and venue all factor in, see the heads-up panel.
What's the all-time head-to-head?
From the most recent season we cover, Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers have met multiple times, see the table above for game-by-game scores.

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