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NBA · May 09, 2026 · Rocket ArenaCleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons live stream, prediction, odds & h2h

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Away · Defence-first, scoring questions
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons prediction

Our model projects Cleveland Cavaliers 117, Detroit Pistons 115, with the Cavaliers favored in this NBA matchup.

The combined 231.7-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 233.9 combined-points average. Cavaliers score 118.7 a game and concede 115.3; Pistons score 116.5 and concede 108.9.

Game 1 of the Quarter-finals series; the bracket is level coming in. Tip-off at Rocket Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

Model projection · not financial advice.

Model pick
Cleveland Cavaliers -1.7
Coin-flip · 54% win probability
Projected score
116.7 – 115.0
Cleveland Cavaliers · Detroit Pistons
Projected total
231.7
Combined points
Win probability
54%
46%
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons

Built from NBA 2025-2026 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. 18+, gamble responsibly.

Heads-up profile

Cleveland Cavaliers

Balanced unit
Last meetingsWLWW
Record52–30 (4 in group)
PPG for / against118.7 / 115.3
Win % overall61%
Home win %67%
Away win %54%
OFF: Average DEF: Average Solid at home Balanced

Detroit Pistons

Defence-first, scoring questions
Last meetingsLWLL
Record60–22 (1 in group)
PPG for / against116.5 / 108.9
Win % overall71%
Home win %78%
Away win %64%
OFF: Average DEF: Elite Fortress Slow

Pre-match angle

The model line: Cavaliers by 1.7, total 231.7.

Cavaliers at home: 31–15 SU, 118.7 PPG. Pistons on the road: 30–17 SU, 116.5 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Cleveland Cavaliers 3 – 1 Detroit Pistons across the last 4 meetings.

Mar 04, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers 113 vs 109 Detroit Pistons NBA
Jan 04, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers 110 vs 114 Detroit Pistons NBA
Oct 27, 2025 Detroit Pistons 95 vs 116 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA
Oct 14, 2025 Cleveland Cavaliers 118 vs 100 Detroit Pistons NBA

League standings snapshot · NBA 2025-2026

#TeamWLPFPALast 5
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Cleveland Cavaliers
52 30 9801 9464 WWLLW
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Detroit Pistons
60 22 9657 8988 WLLWW

Current season as available on the live data feed.

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Where can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons live?
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What time does Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons tip-off?
Tip-off is Sat May 09 · 19:00 UTC at Rocket Arena. Local times are shown in the box above and update to your timezone automatically.
Who is favoured in Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons?
Based on the 2025-2026 season data we hold: Cleveland Cavaliers are profiled as balanced unit (61% win rate) and Detroit Pistons as defence-first, scoring questions (71%). Form, injuries and venue all factor in, see the heads-up panel.
What's the all-time head-to-head?
From the most recent season we cover, Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons have met multiple times, see the table above for game-by-game scores.

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