Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Detroit Pistons 117-113: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, May 13, 2026 · NBA · Cleveland Cavaliers 117, Detroit Pistons 113
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena. The Cleveland Cavaliers covered the spread as 4-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 211, with 230 points combined.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons final score and game recap
The Cleveland Cavaliers won by 4 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- James Harden (Cleveland Cavaliers): 30 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers): 19 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons): 39 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Daniss Jenkins (Detroit Pistons): 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons?
The Cleveland Cavaliers covered the spread as 4-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.
The spread opened at Detroit Pistons -3.5 and closed at Detroit Pistons -4.
Did Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons go over or under the total?
The game went over: 230 points combined against a closing total of 211, over by 19.
The total opened at 212 and closed at 211.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Detroit Pistons between the open and the close, and the Cleveland Cavaliers covered. The total moved down from 212 to 211, and the game went over.
Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Cleveland Cavaliers 7-5 in the 2025-26 postseason (6-0 at home, 1-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 4 times. That made it three straight wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This result left the Detroit Pistons 6-6 in the 2025-26 postseason (5-2 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 6 times. That made it three straight losses for the Detroit Pistons.
What's next for Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons?
Next for the Cleveland Cavaliers: the Detroit Pistons at home on Friday, May 15, 2026. Next for the Detroit Pistons: at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, May 15, 2026.