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Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers · May 17, 2026

Updated May 17, 2026 8:08 PM EST

Analysis

Ausar Thompson Points Prop is currently Over/Under 8.5 (-121/-104).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 8.5 @ -112 before it was bet down to 8.5 @ -104.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The Pistons check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
The matchup vs. Cleveland may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 4.4 free throws per game over the last 20 games when the Cleveland Cavaliers are away from home (2nd-most in the NBA).

Favors Under

As it relates to shot attempts from downtown, the least aggressive team in the league at home this year has been the Pistons.
This year, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 3.9 three attempts per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making this a tough matchup.
The slowest pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Detroit Pistons.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Detroit Pistons.