Player Props, Picks & Predictions For Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 1

• The Detroit Pistons are home favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals
• I’m targeting two players to go under their point totals in the NBA player props for this contest
• See all the player props odds for this Eastern Conference Semifinals clash and analysis

The Eastern Conference Semifinals tip off as the Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT. You can catch the action broadcasting live on Peacock in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada from Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons are laying 3.5 points ATS as home favorites in the NBA odds, priced at -154 on the moneyline.

This matchup features star power – Cade Cunningham has been an absolute force, dissecting defenses to keep his squad rolling and Donovan Mitchell remains the explosive engine for Cleveland. Keep reading for all the NBA Player Props that you can wager on, plus my analysis on which ones are my favorites.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Player Prop Picks and Predictions

Jalen Duren Under 15.5 Points (+101 at DraftKings)

Finding value in the under markets requires spotting players losing offensive volume. Jalen Duren was a beast during the regular season, averaging 20.3 points per game at home. However, his postseason hasn’t been as profitable, as he failed to crack the 16+ point threshold in all seven games against Orlando.

He averages just 10.6 points across the entire seven-game postseason while usage rate cratered from 26.6% to 18.4% as the offensive script shifted entirely to the backcourt.

Duren has stayed under 0.5 double-doubles in six of his seven playoff games. That massive drop-off from his regular-season production proves his dual-category involvement is fading.

Jarrett Allen Under 12.5 Points (-120 at BetMGM)

For my Cleveland target, I am fading another big man whose offensive output evaporated. Allen racked up 16.9 points per game on the road during the regular season. However, across seven postseason games, his scoring regressed sharply to 11.4 points per contest. Five of the seven outings saw him score twelve or fewer points.

He faces a suffocating Detroit defense allowing 109.6 points per game and holding shooters to 44.3% from the field. Allen stayed under 0.5 double-doubles in 36 of 56 regular-season games, and he hit the under in six of seven playoff games. With his success rate well below the 40% threshold across both samples, I’m comfortable backing the under.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Player-Prop Odds

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CLE vs DET Key Injuries

The NBA starting lineups show that Cleveland enters Game 1 in an ideal scenario, boasting a clean bill of health. This gives the Cavaliers full rotational stability. Their high-powered offense can get up and down the court without restrictions in a hostile road environment.

For the Pistons, the injury report features Kevin Huerter being day-to-day with an adductor injury that forced him to miss the final three contests in the first round series against the Magic.