Cavaliers vs. Pistons Odds, Splits, Picks & Predictions for Game 2

After dropping Game 1 by a score of 111-101 at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers enter tonight’s Game 2 looking to avoid an 0-2 hole before the series heads back to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

The vaunted Detroit Pistons defense suffocated the Cavs in the opener, forcing 20 turnovers that led to 31 points on the other end. Cade Cunningham led the way with 23 points and seven assists, Tobias Harris added 20, and Duncan Robinson chipped in 19 of his own on 5-of-8 shooting from deep.

For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell finished with just 23 points, officially ending his NBA-record streak of 30+ points in nine straight series openers. James Harden contributed 22 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists but logged seven turnovers, and Jarrett Allen was a non-factor – putting up just two points and three rebounds in the loss.

Cavs vs. Pistons Game 2 Info

• 📍 Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
• 📅 Date: Thursday, May 7
• ⏰ Tip-Off: 7:00 PM ET
• 📺💻 TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video

Game 2 Odds at Hard Rock Bet

Just like Game 1, the Pistons are once again listed as 3.5-point home favorites at Hard Rock Bet as they look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead:

• Spread: Pistons -3.5 (-110), Cavaliers +3.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Pistons (-160), Cavaliers (+135)
• Total: Over 215.5 (-115), Under 215.5 (-105)

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

Here’s a look into how players at Hard Rock Bet are wagering on Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals:

• Moneyline: Despite being +135 underdogs, the Cavaliers are drawing 55.3% of all moneyline tickets and 59.1% of the handle.
• Spread: This is the most interesting split of the bunch. The Pistons are getting significantly more tickets at 61.2%, but the Cavs are commanding 54.9% of spread handle.
• Total: The Over 215.5 has a slight edge on both fronts: 54.0% of all tickets and 55.9% of the handle.

Popular Player Props for Game 2

Here are the five most-bet player props at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook ahead of Game 2:

1. Donovan Mitchell Over 24.5 Points
2. James Harden Over 18.5 Points
3. Max Strus Over 9.5 Points
4. Duncan Robinson Under 3.5 1st Quarter Points
5. Cade Cunningham Under 43.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds

Referenced odds are subject to change.

Best Bet for Cavs vs. Pistons

Isaiah Stewart Over 2.5 Rebounds (-145): This trend comes in via Hard Rock Bet’s Stats Hub, and the numbers speak for themselves: Stewart has logged 3+ rebounds in 10 consecutive home games against the Cavs. Over his last five games in that spot, he’s grabbed 3, 9, 4, 6, and 9 boards respectively. At -145, it’s a little pricey – but the juice is warranted.

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