Final Score: Cavaliers 125 - Pistons 94
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 120 | 132 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 99.5 | 100.2 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 115 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 95 | 95 |
| Avg points scored | 118.1 | 116.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.7 | 108.5 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 71% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 77% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Detroit Pistons
May 15, 2026 · Margin: -21 · Total: 209
94-115
@ Detroit Pistons
May 13, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 230
117-113
vs Detroit Pistons
May 11, 2026 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Detroit Pistons
May 9, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 225
116-109
@ Detroit Pistons
May 7, 2026 · Margin: -10 · Total: 204
97-107
@ Detroit Pistons
May 5, 2026 · Margin: -10 · Total: 212
101-111
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
Pistons
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
May 15, 2026 · Margin: +21 · Total: 209
115-94
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
May 13, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 230
113-117
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
May 11, 2026 · Margin: -9 · Total: 215
103-112
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
May 9, 2026 · Margin: -7 · Total: 225
109-116
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
May 7, 2026 · Margin: +10 · Total: 204
107-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
May 5, 2026 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
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