Final Score: Cavaliers 101 - Pistons 111
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 117 | 129 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 99.4 | 99.9 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 109 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 89 | 89 |
| Avg points scored | 118.9 | 116.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 115.0 | 108.7 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 78% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Toronto Raptors
May 3, 2026 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
@ Toronto Raptors
May 1, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
vs Toronto Raptors
Apr 29, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 245
125-120
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 26, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 182
89-93
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 23, 2026 · Margin: -22 · Total: 230
104-126
vs Toronto Raptors
Apr 20, 2026 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
vs Toronto Raptors
Apr 18, 2026 · Margin: +13 · Total: 239
126-113
vs Washington Wizards
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: +13 · Total: 247
130-117
@ Atlanta Hawks
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: -22 · Total: 226
102-124
vs Atlanta Hawks
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 238
122-116
Pistons
vs Orlando Magic
May 3, 2026 · Margin: +22 · Total: 210
116-94
@ Orlando Magic
May 1, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 172
93-79
vs Orlando Magic
Apr 29, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 225
116-109
@ Orlando Magic
Apr 27, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
@ Orlando Magic
Apr 25, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 218
105-113
vs Orlando Magic
Apr 22, 2026 · Margin: +15 · Total: 181
98-83
vs Orlando Magic
Apr 19, 2026 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
@ Indiana Pacers
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: +12 · Total: 254
133-121
@ Charlotte Hornets
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: +18 · Total: 218
118-100
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: +26 · Total: 248
137-111