Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for Saturday, May 9, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Detroit Pistons will be on the road Saturday afternoon for game 3 of their second-round series in Cleveland, inside Rocket Arena, against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 3:00 PM, and we have you ready to roll with our Detroit vs Cleveland prediction. Detroit comes into Game 3 Saturday afternoon rolling, as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, on a 5-game winning streak after winning both games in this series following a 10-point victory over Cleveland on Thursday. The Cleveland Cavaliers limp back home Saturday after dropping 3 of the last 4, including 2 in a row, after their loss in Game 2 of this series. Read more about this Miami vs Charlotte prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Detroit looks for full control
Offensively, Detroit has averaged 117.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor this season, and the Pistons have averaged 108.6 points per game over their last 5 wins. Offensively, Detroit did the work in Game 2 of this series, pouring in 107 points on 49% shooting and 50% from beyond the arc. Detroit won the rebounding battle by 6 and made 15 free throws in the win. Cade Cunningham led the way for the Detroit offense with 25 points and 10 assists on 14 shots. Tobias Harris added 21 points on 16 shots, and Duncan Robinson scored 17 points on 12 shots in 37 minutes. Daniss Jenkins led the way off the Detroit bench with 14 points on 14 shots in 26 minutes.
Cade Cunningham has been dominant for Detroit in the playoffs, leading the team, averaging 30.6 points and 7.4 assists per game. Tobias Harris is second on the roster, averaging 21.3 points, and Duncan Robinson is averaging a third-best 12 points per game. Big man Jalen Duran is 4th on the roster, averaging 10.3 points along with a team-leading 9.8 rebounds per contest.
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Cleveland tries to get back into the series
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 has averaged 102.6 points per game over their last 3 losses. The Cleveland offense struggled in Game 2, scoring 97 points, including just 18 in the first quarter, on 42% shooting, and 22% from beyond the arc. Cleveland lost the rebounding by 6 and turned the ball over 11 times in the game. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cleveland offense with 31 points on 24 shots. Jarrett Allen added a second-best 22 points on 9 shots. James Harden scored 10 points on 13 shots in 37 minutes as the third Cleveland player in double digits. The Cleveland bench combined to score 17 points on 19 shots between 4 players.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland in the playoffs, averaging 24 points per game. James Harden is second on the roster, averaging 19.6 points to go along with the team-leading 5.9 assists. Big man Evan Mobley is averaging 16.7 points, along with a team-leading 7.8 rebounds per game. Jarrett Allen averages 11.6 points, and Max Strus averages 10.4 points per game.
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Detroit vs Cleveland Pick
- Detroit vs Cleveland Spread Pick
The Detroit Pistons have found their groove in the playoffs coming into game 3. Since going down 3-1 to Orlando in the first round, the Pistons have won 5 straight games, with the last 4 coming by double digits. Look for Detroit to stay on top of its game Saturday as they continue to roll. The Pistons will control this game on both sides of the floor, leading to another win. Take Detroit Saturday to get it done with a win and cover on the road.
- Detroit vs Cleveland Over/Under Pick
Both teams have had up-and-down offenses in the playoffs, but Saturday will bring the best out of both. Detroit has consistently scored the ball well in this series, and Cleveland will find its groove in this game. Both teams will light it up as each knows the importance of this game. Take the over on Saturday in Game 3 of this series.
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