Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cleveland Cavaliers return to the road Wednesday night for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, at 8:00 PM against the Detroit Pistons, and we have you ready to roll with our Cleveland vs. Detroit prediction. Cleveland started this series shaky, but come into Wednesday running hot on a 2-game winning streak after winning Game 3 and Game 4 in Cleveland. The Detroit Pistons welcome home court Wednesday night, riding a 2-game skid after blowing a 2-0 series lead as their long winning streak ended in Cleveland. Read more about this Cleveland vs Detroit prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Cleveland hunts 3 in a row
Offensively, Cleveland has scored the ball well this season, averaging 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor. In this series, the Cleveland offense has been up and down, averaging 99 points in their 2 losses and 114 points in their 2 wins. Offensively, Cleveland was the better team in Game 4, pouring in 112 points, including 38 in the third quarter, on 44% shooting and 34% from beyond the arc. Cleveland pulled in 33 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end. Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points on 26 shots to lead Cleveland in Game 4. James Harden added heavily to the Cleveland offense in Game 4 with 24 points on 14 shots in 37 minutes.
Donovan Mitchell is leading Cleveland in the playoffs, averaging 26.7 points per game. James Harden is second on the team, averaging 19.9 points, along with a team-leading 6.5 assists. Big man Evan Mobley is averaging 16.4 points and leads the team, pulling in 7.8 rebounds per game. Jarrett Allen is the 4th Cleveland player in double digits, averaging 11.9 points in just under 29 minutes per game.
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Detroit looks to retake control of the series
The Detroit Pistons offense has carried the team this season, averaging 117.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor. Despite Detroit's strong offense, they have faltered in their last 2 losses, averaging just 106 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Offensively, Detroit was mediocre in game 4, scoring 103 points on 51% shooting and 43% from beyond the arc. Detroit won the rebounding battle by 2, but turned the ball over 20 times in the loss. Caris LeVert led the way for the Detroit offense with 24 points on 16 shots. Cade Cunningham added 19 points on 16 shots, while Tobias Harris chipped in 16 points on 17 shots in 36 minutes.
Cade Cunningham continues to lead the Detroit offense in the playoffs, averaging 29.2 points and 7.5 assists per game. Tobias Harris is second on the roster, averaging 20.8 points, and Duncan Robinson is averaging a third-best 11.5 points per game. Big man Jalen Duren averages 10.2 points and leads Detroit, pulling in 8.5 rebounds per contest. Ausar Thompson has been vital for the Pistons, averaging 8.5 points and 7.9 rebounds in just over 30 minutes per game.
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Cleveland vs Detroit Pick
- Cleveland vs Detroit Spread Pick
Detroit started this series with a bang, going up 2-0 after the first 2 games in Detroit. Now, on Wednesday, this series returns to Detroit, tied at 2 games apiece after the Cavs held true at home. Look for Detroit to bounce back on Wednesday night and defend home court again. Take the Pistons to continue the series trend Wednesday night as the home team gets its fifth victory of this series. Take the Pistons on Wednesday night to get the win and cover at home, going up 3-2 in this series.
- Cleveland vs Detroit Over/Under Pick
Both teams have been scoring the ball well, and that will continue in this matchup. The total has exceeded this number in each of the last 2 outings. Look for both offenses to continue rolling on Wednesday night, as they know how important Game 5 is. Take the over on Wednesday night as the Detroit Pistons retake control of this series with a win and cover at home.
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