Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the road again Sunday night for an 8:00 PM match-up inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons, and we have you ready to roll with our Cleveland vs Detroit prediction. Cleveland has found their groove in this series as of late, winning 3 of the last 5 overall before their loss in Game 6. The Detroit Pistons will be back at home Sunday night, looking to close out this series after dropping 3 of the last 5 following their victory last time out, to avoid elimination. Read more about this Cleveland vs Detroit prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Cleveland looks for another road win
The Cleveland Cavaliers offense has averaged 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season, and the team has averaged 115 points per game across their last 3 wins, while averaging 95.5 points per game in their last 2 losses. Offensively, Cleveland struggled immensely in Game 6, scoring just 94 points, including just 19 in the third quarter, on 39% shooting and 34% from beyond the arc. Cleveland pulled in 40 rebounds but turned the ball over 20 times in the game. James Harden carried the Cleveland offense, scoring a game-high 23 points and added 4 assists on 13 shots.
Donovan Mitchell continues to lead the Cleveland offense in the postseason, averaging 25.6 points per game. James Harden is second on the roster, scoring 20.9 points, along with a team-leading 6.2 assists. Big man Evan Mobley controls the middle, averaging 16.7 points and a team-high 7.7 rebounds. Jarrett Allen averages 12.3 points, and Max Strus is fifth on the roster, averaging 10.2 points per game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
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- Larry Nance Jr. (GTD) – Illness
Detroit tries to defend home court
Offensively, Detroit has carried its own this season, averaging 117.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor. The Detroit offense has fluctuated as of late, averaging 111 points per game in their last 2 wins and 108.3 points per game across their last 3 losses. The Detroit offense erupted in Game 6, pouring in 115 points on 52% shooting and 44% from beyond the arc, including 61 points in the second half. Detroit pulled in 43 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive end. Cade Cunningham led the way for the Detroit offense with 21 points and 8 assists on 19 shots.
Cade Cunningham has continued his tear through the postseason, leading Detroit with 29.3 points and 7.7 assists per game. Tobias Harris is second on the team, averaging 19.1 points, and Duncan Robinson is averaging a third-best 11.8 points per game. Jalen Duren averages 10.5 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.5 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- Kevin Huerter (GTD) – Thigh
- Duncan Robinson (GTD) – Back
- Caris LeVert (GTD) – Heel
Cleveland vs Detroit Pick
- Cleveland vs Detroit Spread Pick
Both teams were undefeated at home through the first 4 games of this series before Cleveland pulled off the road win in Detroit. Detroit responded in Game 6 with a road win of their own to force a winner-take-all Game 7. Look for the Pistons to thrive Sunday night on their home floor as they do the work to punch their ticket into the Eastern Conference Finals. Take the Detroit Pistons to overpower a good Cleveland team Sunday for 48 minutes, resulting in the victory. The Pistons will do the job, as they get the win and cover Sunday night at home to win Game 7 of this series.
- Cleveland vs Detroit Over/Under Pick
Both teams have been scoring well of late, and that will continue in this matchup. The total has gone over Sunday's number in 3 of the last 5 and will again in this game. Look for both offenses to thrive Sunday night as each shines in pursuit of the win. Take the over Sunday in Game 7 as the Detroit Pistons get the win and cover.
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