Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 17, 2026

Donovan Mitchell led a balanced offensive assault that proved too much for Detroit's defense, as Cleveland routed the Pistons 125–94 for a combined total of 219, pushing the game well over the 204.5 market total. Mitchell finished with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, complemented by Jarrett Allen's 23 points and 7 rebounds and Sam Merrill's 23-point contribution off the bench. The Cavaliers' offensive firepower overwhelmed Detroit throughout the night, with Cleveland scoring at least 31 points in three of the four quarters. The decisive stretch came in the third quarter, when the combined 61 points set the game's high-water mark and extended Cleveland's control.

The first half established the tone: 111 combined points set an elevated pace, with Cleveland building an early 31-point first quarter to Detroit's 22. Though Detroit tightened the gap slightly through the remaining three quarters—each yielding 25, 26, and 21 points respectively—the Pistons never recovered. Daniss Jenkins led Detroit with 17 points and 5 assists, while Cade Cunningham added 13 points and 5 assists. The Pistons' 94-point output fell well short of their recent 101.3 points-per-game average, a product of Cleveland's sustained pressure. DAGGER leaned over the 204.5 total pregame, and it cashed by 14.5 points, with the Cavaliers' depth and efficiency powering the over from start to finish.