Cavaliers vs. Pistons odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 2 best bets from proven model

Now, the model has simulated Cavaliers vs. Pistons 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Pistons vs. Cavaliers:

Top Cavaliers vs. Pistons predictions

After 10,000 simulations of Pistons vs. Cavs, SportsLine's model is going Under on the total (215.5). The Under has hit in eight of the past 10 head-to-head matchups between the teams. The Under has also hit in Cleveland's last game and in six of the past 10 Detroit games. The Pistons have the third-best defense, holding opponents to 109.6 points per game during the regular season.

The SportsLine model is projecting the Cavaliers to have just three players scoring 15 points or more, led by Donovan Mitchell's 25.2 points. Cade Cunningham is projected to lead the Pistons with 26.2 points scored, as three Detroit players will score 15.9 points or more. The teams are projected to combine for 214 total points as the Under hits in 55% of simulations, making it a great selection for anybody targeting NBA parlay betting. See the Cavaliers vs. Pistons spread pick at SportsLine, and you can bet the Under in Cavs vs. Pistons at FanDuel here:

How to make Pistons vs. Cavaliers picks

After simulating each possession of Cavs vs. Pistons 10,000 times, the model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's NBA picks.

So who wins Pistons vs. Cavs, and which side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.