- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
- Points Proposition: 26 – Over (+110) Under (-145)
- Rebounds Proposition: 5 – Over (-125) Under (-105)
- Assists Proposition: 4 – Over (-119) Under (-115)
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The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell, are set to face off against the Detroit Pistons on NBC this Saturday, May 9, 2026. Betting options for Mitchell include props starting with 5 rebounds, 26 points, and 4 assists.
Donovan Mitchell: Seasonal Performance Overview
In 70 games played this season, Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists. His shooting percentage stands at 48.3%, while his three-point shooting is at 36.4%. He boasts an 86.5% free throw percentage and an effective field goal percentage (eFG%) of 56.3%. This season, he has logged 2,342 minutes and scored a total of 1,952 points, contributing 398 assists and securing 316 rebounds (including 50 offensive rebounds and 266 defensive rebounds). On defense, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks per game.
Donovan Mitchell: Career Metrics
Over his professional career, Donovan Mitchell maintains averages of 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks per game. He collects 4.3 rebounds on average per game, including 0.8 offensive rebounds and 3.5 defensive rebounds. His free throw success rate in his career is 84.4%. Offensively, he has averaged 25.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers per game throughout his career. His field goal percentage is at 45.3%, while he shoots 36.6% from beyond the arc. To date, Mitchell has accumulated a total of 15,272 points, 2,928 assists, and 2,640 rebounds, amassing 20,585 minutes of play and recording 844 steals and 193 blocks.
Recent Performance: Donovan Mitchell’s Last 5 Games
| Opponent | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 37 | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Detroit Pistons | 35 | 23 | 2 | 4 |
| Toronto Raptors | 35 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
| Toronto Raptors | 41 | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| Toronto Raptors | 31 | 19 | 3 | 5 |
Defensive Insights: Detroit Pistons
The Pistons allow a shooting percentage of 34.5% from three-point range and rank third in the league for points allowed per game (109.6). They have conceded an opponent shooting percentage of 44.3% (6,988 of 3,096) and give up an average of 40.5 rebounds per game. The Pistons are successful in forcing 16.9 turnovers per game while committing 21.3 personal fouls, holding the top rank in the league for assists allowed, with 1,925 given up this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Recent Performance Overview
In their last five games, the Cavaliers have struggled with their three-point shooting, hitting only 27.3%, while their two-point shooting sits at 46.3%. They average 91.2 points and 37.3 rebounds per game. Their shooting percentage is at 38.0% (31.8 of 70.0), and they’ve only managed 24.8% for their free throw to field goal attempt ratio recently. Donovan Mitchell accounted for 10.1% of the assists in these contests, averaging 1.8 assists per game, while contributing to 21.8% of the team’s points and 10.3% of total rebounds.
Donovan Mitchell: Performance Over the Last 10 Games
In his most recent ten appearances, Mitchell is averaging 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 fouls, and taking 2.8 free throw attempts per game. He has tallied 30 assists, 8 steals, and made 96 field goals during this stretch. He has blocked 3 shots and secured 51 rebounds while scoring 247 points. His true shooting percentage (TS%) stands at 55.6%, with a free throw shooting rate of 61.4%. In terms of scoring, Mitchell averages 24.7 points per game, along with 3.0 assists and 2.6 turnovers. He competes for about 35.2 minutes on average per game, hitting 46.5% of his field goals during this period.
Expert Prediction: Bet on Over Points (+110)
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