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The Detroit Pistons take a 2-0 series record into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points in the matchup, which will be broadcast on NBC/Peacock at 3 p.m. ET.
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Pistons 115, Cavaliers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Pistons (+158)
- Total Pick: Over 212.5 (computer predicts 229.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Pistons (+5.5)
Recent Pistons vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Pistons | -3.5 | 215.5 | -162 | +136 | 107-97 DET |
| 5/5/2026 | Pistons | -3.5 | 216.5 | -158 | +133 | 111-101 DET |
| 3/3/2026 | Pistons | -2.5 | 228.5 | -147 | +122 | 113-109 CLE |
| 2/27/2026 | Pistons | -9 | 227.5 | -358 | +283 | 122-119 DET |
| 1/4/2026 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 237.5 | -191 | +159 | 114-110 DET |
| 10/27/2025 | Cavaliers | -2.5 | 231.5 | -131 | +110 | 116-95 CLE |
| 3/28/2025 | Cavaliers | -6.5 | 233.5 | -273 | +221 | 133-122 DET |
| 2/5/2025 | Cavaliers | -3.5 | 234 | -159 | +135 | 118-115 CLE |
| 1/27/2025 | Cavaliers | -11 | 235 | -510 | +383 | 110-91 CLE |
| 10/25/2024 | Cavaliers | -10.5 | 225.5 | -581 | +425 | 113-101 CLE |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland is 34-47-1 against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 5.5 points or more, the Cavaliers have a 15-29 record against the spread.
- Cleveland's games have gone over the point total in 40 out of 82 opportunities (48.8%).
- This season, the Cavaliers have been favored 66 times and won 45, or 68.2%, of those games.
- This season, Cleveland has won 36 of its 47 games, or 76.6%, when favored by at least -189 on the moneyline.
Pistons 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Detroit is 44-38-0 ATS this year.
- In games they have played as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season, the Pistons are 3-0 against the spread.
- Detroit has gone over in 38 of its 82 games with a set total (46.3%).
- The Pistons have won 80% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (12-3).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +158 or longer, Detroit has a record of 3-1 (75%).
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Sam Merrill: Questionable (Hamstring)
Pistons
Pistons:
Kevin Huerter: Day-To-Day (Adductor)
Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Game time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
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