NBA Prop Bets: Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers (May 17, 2026)
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals at Little Caesars Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Pistons are favored to win at -175, currently marked as 3.5-point favorites, while the Cavaliers are at +145. The total points line is set at 205.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 104-101 Detroit.
- The Pistons (-112) have a 50-45-0 ATS record this season including playoffs, while the Cavaliers (-108) hold a record of 38-56-1.
- The Pistons have a 44-49-2 O/U record this season including playoffs (meaning 44 games have gone over the total points line, 49 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Cavaliers have a 48-47-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- Detroit has averaged 105.8 points throughout this season's playoffs, while giving up 101.6. Comparatively, Cleveland has scored 109.2 per game and allowed 109.9. Looking at their best and worst postseason offensive performances, the Pistons' playoff-high is 116 while their playoff-low is 88. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers' high is 126 and low is 89.
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing during the postseason?
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits during the playoffs, 35.0% of the Pistons' field goal attempts have come from three point range, leaving 65.0% from two. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers' opponents have taken 33.8% of their attempts from three and 66.2% from two.
- Comparatively, Cleveland has taken 45.8% of shots from three, leaving 54.2% from two, while Detroit's opponents have attempted 42.8% from three and 57.2% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Pistons have shot 36.4% from deep throughout the postseason, compared to the Cavaliers who are making 34.2% of their attempts.
- On the opposite end, Detroit has held opponents to 33.5% of their three-point attempts, while Cleveland's opponents have hit 38.0% of their shots.
Ball Protection
- The Pistons are committing 16.1 turnovers per game in these playoffs, while the Cavaliers have forced 15.6 turnovers across the postseason.
- Flipping that script, Detroit is forcing 15.2 turnovers, while Cleveland is committing 16.8.
Crashing the Boards
- Detroit is pulling down 44.2 rebounds per game during the playoffs, including 13.1 offensive boards. Conversely, Cleveland's opponents are averaging 40.5 rebounds, 12.6 of which have come on the offensive end.
- Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have averaged 41.5 rebounds and 12.0 offensive rebounds, while the Pistons are allowing 39.8 and 11.2.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in this season's playoffs.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 9-3-1 | 5-2-0 | 4-1-1 | 7-2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Cleveland | 5-7-1 | 4-3-0 | 1-4-1 | 5-4-1 | 0-3-0 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in this season's playoffs.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 7-5-1 | 5-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 5-4-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Cleveland | 3-8-2 | 3-3-1 | 0-5-1 | 3-5-2 | 0-3-0 |
HT/FT
- The Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 60.0% of games since the beginning of the regular season, while the Cavaliers have completed the HT/FT double in 41.1% of games. During the playoffs, Detroit has completed the HT/FT double in five of 13 games, while Cleveland has completed the HT/FT double in three of 13 contests.
To Go To Overtime
- The Pistons have played in six games that went to overtime since the beginning of the regular season, while the Cavaliers have appeared in five. Detroit has played in one games that went to overtime during the postseason. Meanwhile, Cleveland has appeared in two.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in one of Detroit's [y] games during the playoffs. Meanwhile, four of Cleveland's 13 postseason games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
The Pistons recorded a lopsided 115-94 victory against the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Friday. The series is now tied at 3-3. Despite being on the losing side, James Harden was prominent on that day, recording 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals.