Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 7 Preview, Odds & Predictions (May 17)
- The Pistons took down the Cavaliers in Games 1, 2 and 6.
- The Cavaliers bounced back with wins in Games 3, 4 and 5.
- Detroit seeks its first East Finals since 2008, while Cleveland wants its first since 2018.
The semifinal series of the NBA playoffs will come to a close as the Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday night. The former stands out as the slight favorite, presenting the high stakes that will be actively present in the series-deciding Game 7.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, May 17, 8 pm ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch: Prime
NBA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE Cavaliers | -113 | +4.5 | O206.5 |
| DET Pistons | -107 | -4.5 | U206.5 |
Cavaliers vs Pistons Game Preview
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers missed a big opportunity to clinch the series at home, suffering their worst offensive performance to date against Detroit. While still having the better offense, they have been unable to create enough distance to display themselves as the rightful winner. James Harden led the team with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals but committed eight turnovers. Meanwhile, Mitchell scored 18 points on 6-of-20 shooting and Evan Mobley provided 18 points and six rebounds.
Cade Cunningham and the Pistons are back in the series after dominating the Cavaliers in Game 6 on the road. They bring the series back home as they have a huge chance to advance to the East Finals by defending homecourt. Cunningham manned the attack with 21 points, eight assists and two rebounds. Paul Reed was crucial off the bench with 17 points and six rebounds, Jalen Duren delivered 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Daniss Jenkins provided 15 points and three assists.
Cavaliers vs Pistons Predictions
The Pistons would advance to their first East Finals since 2008 with the win, and the same goes for the Cavaliers for their first since 2018 if they pull off the upset win on the road. Underperforming in Game 6, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will need to bounce back with big performances as this game stands out as highly important for Cleveland in terms of their current trajectory. As for the Pistons, as long as Cade Cunningham is in rhythm with his scoring and shot-making, the hosts will have a shot at ending their Conference Finals drought. Our betting pick here is for the Cavaliers to cover a 4.5-point spread.
- Free NBA pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +4.5
