Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons Predictions & Picks – Pistons To Pounce On 'Travel Sick' Cavs In NBA Playoffs

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12 May 2026
Leigh Copson 12 May 2026
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  • Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons picks for Wednesday, May 13
  • Game is taking place at Little Caesars Arena
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons Predictions & Picks

Detroit are tipped to cover as they regain the series lead in Game 5.

Cleveland turned the series around with back-to-back home wins, but they are yet to win or cover on the road in the postseason, while Detroit have been strong at Little Caesars Arena.

  • Detroit Pistons are 4-1-0 ATS their last 5 playoff home games
  • Cleveland Cavaliers are 0-5 in road games in the playoffs so far
  • Cleveland Cavaliers are 0-5-0 ATS in their 5 playoff games on the road
  • The Under has cashed in the 2 previous games in this series in Detroit

Head To Head

  • Detroit Pistons lead the all-time series 142-127
  • Cleveland Cavaliers won 112-103 when the two teams last met on May 11

Cleveland Cavaliers Form

Cleveland head back out on the road having levelled up the series with back-to-back wins, but they have lost five of their last 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-20 vs Toronto Raptors W 115-104
Apr-23 at Toronto Raptors L 104-126
Apr-26 at Toronto Raptors L 89-93
Apr-29 vs Toronto Raptors W 125-120
May-01 at Toronto Raptors L 110-112 OT
May-03 vs Toronto Raptors W 114-102
May-05 at Detroit Pistons L 101-111
May-07 at Detroit Pistons L 97-107
May-09 vs Detroit Pistons W 116-109
May-11 vs Detroit Pistons W 112-103

Detroit Pistons Form

Detroit return home having lost back-to-back games in this series, bringing an end to a five-game win streak they had been on.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-22 vs Orlando Magic W 98-83
Apr-25 at Orlando Magic L 105-113
Apr-27 at Orlando Magic L 88-94
Apr-29 vs Orlando Magic W 116-109
May-01 at Orlando Magic W 93-79
May-03 vs Orlando Magic W 116-94
May-05 vs Cleveland Cavaliers W 111-101
May-07 vs Cleveland Cavaliers W 107-97
May-09 at Cleveland Cavaliers L 109-116
May-11 at Cleveland Cavaliers L 103-112

Verdict

Detroit have been solid at home in the postseason, while Cleveland’s road form has been nothing short of miserable.

Until they deliver a victory or at least a cover on the road, they are a team to avoid on their travels.

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Best Bet2: Under 212.0 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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