- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
- Points Prediction: 21 – Over (-110) Under (-120)
- Rebounds Prediction: 6 – Over (-111) Under (-115)
- Assists Prediction: 7 – Over (-104) Under (-115)
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On Thursday, May 7, 2026, James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, streamed on Prime Video. Harden’s initial prop bets include 21 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds.
James Harden’s Current Season Performance
James Harden boasts a shooting percentage of 46.6%, with a remarkable 43.5% accuracy from three-point range. This season, he has accumulated a total of 199 assists and secured 124 rebounds (comprising 13 offensive and 111 defensive). His free throw shooting stands at 84.0%, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.0%. Defensively, Harden records an average of 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. Over 26 games, he averages 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists, having logged 879 minutes and scored a total of 534 points.
James Harden’s Career Statistics
Throughout his professional career, Harden has maintained a field goal percentage of 44.0% and a three-point shooting rate of 36.4%. With a staggering 40,890 minutes played, he has tallied 1,737 steals and 667 blocks. Harden averages 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks defensively. He has scored 28,221 points, provided 8,515 assists, and collected 6,597 total rebounds. Offensively, he nets an average of 24.0 points, dishes out 7.2 assists, and sinks 2.8 three-pointers per game. Additionally, he grabs 5.6 rebounds per game (0.8 offensive and 4.9 defensive) and boasts an 86.1% free throw percentage in his NBA journey.
James Harden’s Recent Five Games
| Opponent | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 35 | 22 | 7 | 8 |
| Toronto Raptors | 37 | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Toronto Raptors | 44 | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| Toronto Raptors | 40 | 23 | 5 | 9 |
| Toronto Raptors | 37 | 19 | 8 | 2 |
Overview of Detroit Pistons Defense
The Pistons currently rank first in the league concerning assists allowed, having given up 1,925 assists this season. Defensively, they permit an opponent field goal percentage of 44.3% (6,988 of 3,096) and average 40.5 rebounds allowed per game. Detroit concedes 34.5% on three-point shots and holds the third position in points allowed per game to opponents, averaging 109.6. Additionally, they force an average of 16.9 turnovers per game and commit 21.3 fouls defensively.
Cleveland Cavaliers Recent Performance
In their last five games, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 3-point shooting rate of 27.8% and a two-point shooting rate of 44.9%. They average 89.8 points per game with 40.7 total rebounds per game over this stretch. Cleveland achieves a shooting percentage of 37.1% (31.5 made out of 71 attempts), with a free throw percentage of 22.8% over their last five outings. James Harden accounts for 30.8% of the assists during this period, averaging 5.3 assists per game, while contributing 18.2% of the points and grabbing 13.9% of the total rebounds.
James Harden’s Last 10 Games Performance
When on offense, Harden’s averages include 5.9 assists and 20.7 points per game, along with 5.0 turnovers. He tallied 59 assists, 18 steals, and 61 field goals over this span. His true shooting percentage stands at 59.7%, along with an impressive 90.5% free throw success rate during this period. In his last 10 games, Harden averages 5.0 rebounds, with 2.2 personal fouls and attempts 6.0 shots from the free-throw line. He spends approximately 35.3 minutes on the court per game, attempting about 14.6 shots, with a shooting percentage of 42.5% from the field. In his last 10 contests, he collected 6 blocks, 50 rebounds, and scored a total of 207 points.
Expert Prediction: Take the Over on Points (-110)
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