Detroit Pistons defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 15, 2026 · NBA · Detroit Pistons 115, Cleveland Cavaliers 94
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Rocket Arena. The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 209.5, with 209 points combined.
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers final score and game recap
The Detroit Pistons won by 21 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons): 21 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons): 15 points, 11 rebounds.
- James Harden (Cleveland Cavaliers): 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers): 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers?
The Detroit Pistons covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 21 points.
The spread opened at Cleveland Cavaliers -4 and closed at Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5.
Did Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 209 points combined against a closing total of 209.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 209.5.
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Cleveland Cavaliers between the open and the close, and the Detroit Pistons covered.
Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Detroit Pistons 7-6 in the 2025-26 postseason (5-2 at home, 2-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 7 times.
This result left the Cleveland Cavaliers 7-6 in the 2025-26 postseason (6-1 at home, 1-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 5 times.
What's next for Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers?
Next for the Detroit Pistons: the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Cavaliers: at the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, May 17, 2026.