Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for Monday, May 11, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Detroit Pistons stay on the road Monday night for Game 4 of their second-round series in Cleveland, OH, inside Rocket Arena at 8:00 PM against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and we have you ready to roll with our Detroit vs Cleveland prediction. Detroit comes into Game 4 as the number 1 overall seed in the Eastern Conference, after their long playoff winning streak ended last time out in Game 3. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been up and down in the playoffs, winning just 2 of the last 5 overall, but got back into this series with a Game 3 win. Read more about this Detroit vs Cleveland prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Detroit looks to take back control
Offensively, Detroit has been solid all season, averaging 117.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor, and the Pistons have averaged 109 points per game through 3 games in this series. Offensively, Detroit did score well in Game 3, pouring in 109 points on 45% shooting and 36% from beyond the arc. Detroit won the rebounding battle by 7, but turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Cade Cunningham did everything for the Detroit offense in game 3, pouring in a team-high 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists on 27 shots. Tobias Harris added a second-best 21 points on 14 shots, and Paul Reed led the way off the Detroit bench with 11 points on 4 shots in 10 minutes.
Cade Cunningham leads the Detroit offense in the playoffs, averaging 30.2 points and 7.7 assists per game. Tobias Harris is second on the team, averaging 21.3 points, and Duncan Robinson is averaging a third-best 12.3 points per game. Big man Jalen Duren is 4th on the team, averaging 10.4 points, along with a team-leading 9.2 rebounds per game. Ausar Thompson has been vital for Detroit in the playoffs, averaging 9 points in just over 31 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
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- Kevin Huerter (GTD) -Thigh
- Caris LeVert (GTD) - Heel
Cavaliers look to tie things up
The Cleveland Cavaliers offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor, but Cleveland averaged only 99 points per game through their first 2 losses in this series. Offensively, Cleveland exploded in game 3, pouring in 116 points, including 64 in the first half, on 58% shooting and 38% from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers pulled in 33 rebounds and made 18 free throws in the game. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cleveland offense with 35 points and 10 rebounds on 24 shots. James Harden scored 19 points, and Jarrett Allen added 18 points on 9 shots in 32 minutes.
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cleveland offense in the playoffs with 25.1 points per game. James Harden is second on the Cleveland roster, averaging 19.5 points to go along with a team-leading 6 assists. Evan Mobley is averaging 16.3 points and leads Cleveland, pulling in 7.8 rebounds per game. Jarrett Allen averages 12.2 points, and Max Strus is the 5th Cleveland player in double digits, averaging 10.1 points in nearly 26 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
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Detroit vs Cleveland Pick
- Detroit vs Cleveland Spread Pick
The Detroit Pistons jumped out to a 2-game lead in this series after winning and covering both home games in Detroit. Cleveland, however, bounced back in a big way with a 7-point win in Game 3. Look for Cleveland to continue playing well on Monday night as they work to even this series at 2 games apiece. Take the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night to get the win and cover at home before heading back to Detroit for Game 5 with the series tied 2-2.
- Detroit vs Cleveland Over/Under Pick
The scoring has been up and down in this series, but both teams found their offense last time out. Look for that to continue Monday night as each team continues to score in bunches. Expect both teams to bust 100 with ease as each looks for an important game 4 win. Take the over Monday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers do the job, you get the winning cover at home against the Detroit Pistons.
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