The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are tied at 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Wednesday night. The winner of this matchup will have a massive advantage ahead of Friday's Game 6, which will be in Cleveland.
Home Court Advantage
The home team has won all four games this series. The Pistons took Games 1 and 2 in Detroit, while the Cavs tied the series up with consecutive wins in Cleveland in Games 3 and 4.
Game 5 Betting Preview
Detroit is favored at home for Game 5, especially after winning Games 1 and 2 at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons went 31-9 at home in the regular season and are 5-1 in Detroit this postseason, winning each of their last five home contests.
Pick: Pistons Win
The model projects the Pistons winning in 73% of simulations, earning an 'A' grade.
Pick: Over 212 Points
Three of the first four games have cleared this line. The Cavs are 25-21 to the Over as a road team this season. Nine of Cleveland's 11 playoff games have had 212 or more points scored, while six of Detroit's 11 have cleared this line.
Player Props
James Harden Under 26.5 points + assists
Harden looks to stay under this line in Game 5.
Cade Cunningham Over 8.5 assists
Cunningham has gone Over 8.5 assists in five of his 11 playoff games this year, including two against the Cavaliers. He averaged 9.9 assists per game in the regular season and is projected for 9.6 assists in Game 5.