The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) take on the Detroit Pistons (60-22) on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on NBCSN. Our model gives Detroit Pistons a 74% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons |
| Date | Tuesday, May 05, 2026 |
| Tip-Off | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, MI) |
| National TV | NBCSN, Peacock |
| Streaming | Peacock |
| Line | DET -3.5 |
Where to Watch CLE vs DET
The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 with tip-off at 7:00 PM ET. The game will air on NBCSN and can be streamed on Peacock.
Matchup Analysis
The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, EAST #4) have a 26% win probability in our model (8 GB).
The Detroit Pistons (60-22, EAST #1) are given a 74% chance with home court advantage.
This is a Central Division matchup with direct implications for divisional standings and playoff seeding.
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Cleveland Cavaliers — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: W1W 114-102 vs Toronto RaptorsMay 03
L 110-112 @ Toronto RaptorsMay 01
W 125-120 vs Toronto RaptorsApr 29
L 89-93 @ Toronto RaptorsApr 26
L 104-126 @ Toronto RaptorsApr 24
Detroit Pistons — Last 5 Games
3-2 · Streak: W3W 116-94 vs Orlando MagicMay 03
W 93-79 @ Orlando MagicMay 01
W 116-109 vs Orlando MagicApr 29
L 88-94 @ Orlando MagicApr 28
L 105-113 @ Orlando MagicApr 25
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