Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions for Thursday, May 7, 2026
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The Cleveland Cavaliers remain on the road Thursday night for another game inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, at 7:00 PM for Game 2 of their second-round series matchup against the Detroit Pistons, and we have you ready to roll with our Cleveland vs Detroit prediction. Cleveland came into this series playing well, winning 2 of 3 before a 10-point loss in Game 1. Detroit is one of the hottest teams in the playoffs, currently riding a 4-game winning streak after the double-digit win in Game 1 of this set on Tuesday. Read more about this Cleveland vs Detroit prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Cleveland tries to even the series
The Cleveland Cavaliers offense averages 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season, but the team has averaged only 100 points per game during its last 3 losses. Offensively, Cleveland was below average in Game 1 of this series, scoring just 101 points on 45% shooting and 37% from 3-point range. Cleveland pulled in 41 rebounds but turned the ball over 20 times in the game. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cleveland offense in Game 1 of this series with 23 points on 19 shots and 35 minutes. James Harden scored 22 points on 15 shots, and big man Evan Mobley added 14 points on 11 shots in 35 minutes. Max Strus led the way off the Cleveland bench with 19 points on 13 shots in 28 minutes of action
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cleveland offense in the playoffs, averaging 23.1 points per game. James Harden is second on the team, averaging 20.8 points along with a team-high 6.2 assists per game. Evan Mobley averages 17.6 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.6 rebounds per game. Max Strus averages 11.2 points, and Jarrett Allen averages 10.3 points per game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
- Sam Merrill (GTD) – Hamstring
Detroit looks for full control
Offensively, Detroit has been strong this season, averaging 117.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor, and the Pistons have averaged 109 points per game during their current 4-game winning streak. The Detroit Pistons offense was the better unit in Game 1 of this series, scoring 111 points, including 59 in the first half, on 44% 38% from beyond the arc. Detroit pulled in 45 rebounds, including 16 on the offensive side. The Pistons set the tone at the free-throw line, making 27 of 35 from the charity stripe. Cade Cunningham led the way for the Detroit offense as 1 of 5 starters in double figures with 23 points on 19 shots and 42 minutes. Tobias Harris chipped in 20 points on 14 shots, while Duncan Robinson scored 19 points on 12 shots in the game. Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson both chipped in heavily, scoring 11 points each. Daniss Jenkins led the way off the Detroit bench with 12 points on 13 shots in 29 minutes.
Cade Cunningham is leading Detroit in the playoffs, averaging 31.2 points and 7.1 assists per game. Tobias Harris is second on the team, averaging 21.4 points per game. Duncan Robinson averages 11.4 points, and Ausar Thompson averages 8.9 points per game. Jalen Duren averages 10.6 points and leads the team, pulling in 9.8 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- Kevin Huerter (GTD) - Thigh
Cleveland vs Detroit Pick
- Cleveland vs Detroit Spread Pick
Detroit set the tone in Game 1 of this series with a double-digit win in a hard-fought 48-minute battle. The Pistons had a big lead in Game 1, but Cleveland weathered the storm and got back into things. Look for Detroit to again do the job in Game 2 as they take full control of this series with another win. Expect Detroit to again defend its home floor Thursday night as they get the win and cover at home in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Cleveland vs Detroit Over/Under Pick
Both teams’ scoring has been up and down thus far in the playoffs, but Thursday night will be a scoring barrage. Look for both teams to light it up on both ends as each looks for an important Game 2 victory. Expect both teams to be clicking on all cylinders as their offenses both make a ton of noise. Take the over to hit Thursday night, as the Detroit Pistons take full control of this series, with a home win and cover in game two.
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