The Cleveland Cavaliers tied up the season series with a 112-103 Game 4 win at home. The series turns back to Detroit for Game 5 and a chance for either team to set themselves up for a closeout Game 6.
Cleveland has gone 6-0 at home in the playoffs, but 0-5 on the road. The Cavaliers have lost by double digits in three out of five road games and averaged 100.2 points per game on 42.2% from the field and 28.6% from three. Luckily, Donovan Mitchell has found his footing with 35 and 43 points in the last two games on 26-of-50 shooting from the field (52%) and 20-of-23 from the free throw line (86.9%).
Detroit is 5-1 at home in the playoffs and won by double digits in four out of six games. The Pistons are shooting 38.2% from three at home in the playoffs and average 108.2 points per game. Cade Cunningham averages a team-high 23.5 points per game in the series, but Caris LeVert led the Pistons in scoring with 24 points in Game 4.
Let’s take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Cavaliers vs. Pistons
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Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Site: Little Caesars Arena
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Game Odds: Cavaliers vs. Pistons
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:
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Moneyline: Detroit Pistons (-175), Cleveland Cavaliers (+145)
This game opened Pistons -3.5 with the Total set at 211.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Cavaliers vs. Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Injury Report: Pistons vs. Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
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Kevin Huerter (hip) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 5. Huerter missed Game 4.
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Duncan Robinson (back) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 5. Robinson scored 4 points in Game 4.
Important stats, trends and insights: Pistons vs. Magic
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Detroit is 49-43-1 to the Under
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Detroit is 25-21 ATS as the home team and 21-20 ATS as a home favorite
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Detroit is 25-21 to the Under at home
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Detroit is 22-19 to the Under as a home favorite
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Cleveland is an NBA-worst 38-55 ATS
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Cleveland is 47-46 to the Over
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Cleveland is 25-21 to the Over on the road
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Cleveland is 9-6 to the Under as a road underdog
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday’s Cavaliers and Pistons’ game:
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Pistons’ Moneyline
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Pistons -4.5 ATS
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 212.5
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