- Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Lines: Detroit (+3.5)
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) are set to host the Detroit Pistons (60-22) at Rocket Arena on Monday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Detroit leading the series 2-1. The Pistons enter this game as 3.5-point underdogs, and the over/under is positioned at 212.5 points.
In Game 3, the Pistons fell short with a score of 116-109. Detroit faced 25 fouls while the Cavaliers recorded 17. The Pistons managed to convert 12 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. Cleveland, on the other hand, struggled at the free-throw line, converting 18 out of 28 attempts for a shooting percentage of 64.3%. The Cavaliers accumulated 33 rebounds (5 offensive and 28 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks and 22 assists, with 3 steals. Defensively, Detroit allowed Cleveland to shoot an impressive 58.1% from the field, as they connected on 43 of 74 attempts. The Pistons tallied 23 assists while forcing 15 turnovers and securing 12 steals. On the boards, Detroit grabbed a total of 40 rebounds, 17 of which were offensive. They shot 81.8% from the charity stripe, hitting 18 of 22 attempts and recorded a 45.1% shooting percentage overall, converting 41 of 91 shots. From three-point range, they landed 9 out of 25 attempts.
Cade Cunningham was pivotal in the last game, scoring 27 points with a shooting efficiency of 37.0% (10 of 27). He logged 39 minutes on the court and secured 10 rebounds, along with providing 10 assists.
The Pistons enter this contest with a solid record of 60-22. They average 15.1 turnovers and commit 22.0 personal fouls per game. As a unit, Detroit grabs 45.6 rebounds on average and has handed out a total of 2,281 assists this season, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.6% (902 of 2,534), with a free throw percentage of 76.3%. The team averages 117.8 points per game, placing them 8th in the league, while shooting 48.5% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Pistons force 16.9 turnovers and commit 21.3 fouls per game, allowing opponents to shoot 34.5% from beyond the arc. They rank 3rd in the league for points allowed per game (109.6), with opponents shooting 44.3% overall (3,096 out of 6,988). Detroit surrenders 40.5 rebounds per game and leads the league with 1,925 assists allowed this season.
The Cavaliers secured a crucial win in Game 3, gathering 33 rebounds (28 defensive and 5 offensive). They turned the ball over 15 times but also managed 3 steals in the match. Detroit’s 25 fouls allowed Cleveland to reach the free-throw line 28 times, converting 18 of them for a shooting percentage of 64.3%. Cleveland also hit 12 of 32 three-pointers (37.5%) and finished with a 58.1% field goal shooting rate (43 of 74). The Pistons made 41 of 91 attempts from the floor at a rate of 45.1%, while Cleveland shot 36.0% from distance, nailing 9 of 25 attempts and ensuring 81.8% efficiency from the free-throw line (18 of 22). They allowed Detroit to collect 40 rebounds overall (17 offensive).
Donovan Mitchell played a significant role for Cleveland, finishing with 35 points, shooting 54.2% (13 of 24), while also grabbing 10 rebounds and distributing 4 assists in his 38 minutes of play.
Cleveland’s season record stands at 52-30. They average 19.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 77.6% from the free-throw line. The Cavaliers dish out an average of 28.3 assists per game, ranking 8th in the league, while committing 14.0 turnovers. They’ve scored a total of 9,801 points this season (119.5 points per game) and collect 44.4 rebounds per contest, hitting 48.2% of their field goals, placing them 8th overall.
Defensively, the Cavaliers rank 15th in the league for points allowed per game (115.4). They force their opponents into 15.0 turnovers each game and allow a shooting percentage of 46.4% (8th in the league). Teams convert on 37.2% of three-point attempts against Cleveland, and their opponents shoot 79.4% from the free-throw line. Cleveland concedes 26.9 assists and 43.2 rebounds per game, ranking 16th and 12th, respectively.
Which team will prevail in this NBA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Take Detroit (+3.5)
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