Cavaliers vs. Pistons prediction: Detroit to win, Donovan Mitchell projected for big game in Game 5 [2026 NBA Playoffs]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons predictions for NBA Playoffs Wednesday.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons NBA prediction for Game 5 of the series.
The Detroit Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Pistons as the most likely winner of the Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pistons lineup will feature stars like Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, while the Cavaliers will rely on Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Cavs vs. Pistons prediction: Who will win Game 5?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Cavaliers and Pistons, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Pistons a 61% chance of defeating the Cavaliers in Game 5 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Pistons winning 107-104.
According to our model, the Cavaliers (+3.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 210.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type
Cavaliers
Pistons
Spread
+3.5 (-106)
-3.5 (-114)
Moneyline
+146
-170
Total
o210.5 (-110)
u210.5 (-110)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons picks and best bet for Game 5
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
According to our best NBA bets for Wednesday, the top play to make on this game is Cavaliers +3.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 player props
NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on Wednesday's Cleveland vs. Detroit game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Cade Cunningham is projected to have 25 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the Pistons.
Donovan Mitchell is projected to score 27 points tonight.
The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.
Sixteen teams, including the Cavaliers and Pistons, reached the 2026 NBA Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
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Conclusion
We predict the Pistons, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Cavaliers in Wednesday's NBA playoffs matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
