{"id":727735,"date":"2026-05-07T03:54:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/727735\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T03:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:54:28","slug":"cavaliers-vs-pistons-prediction-picks-odds-for-thursdays-nba-playoffs-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/727735\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds for Thursday’s NBA Playoffs Game 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In theory, this should be the competitive series in the Eastern Conference. By favoring the Detroit Pistons by just a bucket at home, oddsmakers have effectively said the Cleveland Cavaliers should have a legitimate chance at winning this series.<\/p>\n

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But my Cavaliers<\/a> vs. Pistons<\/a> predictions and these NBA picks<\/a> firmly believe Cleveland has roster problems that should show up again in Game 2 on Thursday, May 7.<\/p>\n

Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 2 predictionCavaliers vs Pistons best bet: Jarrett Allen<\/a> Under 7.5 rebounds (-135)<\/p>\n

This same bet was priced at +100 in Game 1, but it still holds value as long as the number remains at 7.5.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a>\u2019 center Jarrett Allen<\/a> might be borderline unplayable in this series. Detroit Pistons<\/a>\u2019 center Jalen Duren<\/a> is too active on the offensive glass for the Cavaliers to play Allen as he struggles finding boards. <\/p>\n

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Duren snagged seven offensive rebounds in Game 1, directly part of why Allen played only 18 minutes.<\/p>\n

Cleveland has plenty of work ahead of it in this series, but that work doubles when giving up offensive rebounds as often as Allen did.<\/p>\n

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Allen\u2019s struggle against Duren is a known problem for the Cavaliers. Allen was not in any foul trouble in their meeting on March 3<\/a>, yet he played just 21 minutes while Duren snagged six offensive rebounds.<\/p>\n

Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 2 same-game parlay<\/p>\n

If Jarrett Allen is going to play less, someone needs to play more. Evan Mobley<\/a> cannot play two positions at once, though Cleveland would be better off if he could.<\/p>\n

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Dean Wade<\/a> saw nearly 28 minutes of action in Game 1, nearly 10 minutes more than Allen did. Wade managed only five points and three rebounds, but his plus\/minus was only -4 in those 28 minutes, a palatable thought in a game the Cavaliers lost by 10 points.<\/p>\n

Wade might join Mobley, Donovan Mitchell<\/a>, and James Harden<\/a> by handling a workload in the mid-30s minutes. And that should lend many rebound opportunities.<\/p>\n

Cavaliers vs Pistons SGP<\/p>\n

Jarrett Allen Under 7.5 rebounds<\/p>\n

Jarrett Allen Under 10.5 points<\/p>\n

Dean Wade Over 3.5 rebounds<\/p>\n

Cavaliers vs Pistons odds for Game 2<\/p>\n

Spread: Cavaliers +3 | Pistons -3<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Cavaliers +135 | Pistons -160<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 216 | Under 216<\/p>\n

Cavaliers vs Pistons betting trend to know<\/p>\n

Four of the five matchups between these two this season, including Game 1, have gone Under their totals. Find more NBA betting trends<\/a> for Cavaliers vs. Pistons.<\/p>\n

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How to watch Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 2<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit<\/a>, MI<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 7, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off<\/p>\n

7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

Prime Video<\/p>\n

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