Cavaliers vs. Pistons odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets from advanced model
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Detroit Pistons in a decisive Game 7 of the NBA playoffs. The Pistons forced the game with a recent victory, while both teams aim for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals. Betting odds favor the Pistons, but the Cavaliers have a historical edge in postseason matchups.
- ▪The Cavaliers are the fourth seed and finished the regular season with a 52-30 record.
- ▪The Pistons, as the top seed, ended the season at 60-22 and are looking to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2008.
- ▪Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Cavaliers vs. Pistons odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 7 best bets from advanced model SportsLine's model reveals its Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 7 picks for Sunday By Daniel Kohn May 17, 2026 at 6:07 pm ET • 2 min read Imagn Images A trip to the NBA Eastern Conference finals will be on the line when the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers battle the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Detroit forced a Game 7 with a 115-94 win at Cleveland on Friday. The Cavaliers (52-30), who finished second in the Central Division, are looking to reach the East Finals for the first time since 2017-18. The Pistons (60-22), who won the Central Division, are looking to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2007-08.
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