The Cavaliers have not lost at home in six playoff games. However, they are 0-5 SU/ATS in their five road playoff games, losing three times to the Raptors and twice to the Pistons. This Game 5 is in Detroit, where the Pistons have won the past five times, defeating the Cavaliers twice and the Magic three times during this win streak. The Pistons have given up an average of only 96.8 points per game during these games. When the Pistons get defensive stops, they win. They ranked third defensively and were third in defensive field-goal percentage, while also being the top-rated defensive 3-point team. The Cavaliers were 11th defensively and 26th in 3-point defense. The Pistons were called for 52 fouls to the Cavaliers' 32 during Games 3 and 4 in Cleveland. That disparity isn't likely to occur with this matchup in Detroit. Cade Cunningham should bounce back, too, after being held below 20 points in a playoff game for the first time in 17 postseason games this past Monday. Take the Pistons.
This pick was released to clients on May 13, 2026 at 10:31AM ET.
Cleveland at Detroit
2025-26 NBA Championship
May 13, 2026
2 units on Detroit -3.5 (-114) (risk 2 to return 3.75)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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