Player Props & Picks for Cavaliers vs Pistons Game 2

• The Pistons fight to take a 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup Thursday, May 7th
• Why I’m targeting Donovan Mitchell’s point total and Jalen Duren’s rebounding in the NBA player props
• See all the Cavaliers vs Pistons player prop odds and my betting predictions for Game 2

The Detroit Pistons look to win their fifth straight playoff game as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday evening. Detroit took Game 1 by a 111-101 count, and they’re the favorite to do it again in the NBA odds. Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena is 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT, with the action broadcasting live on Amazon Prime Video in the USA and Sportsnet in Canada.

For this article, I’ll be diving into the NBA Player Props to try and unearth value on a pair of players. My focus will be on Donovan Mitchell for the Cavaliers and Jalen Duren for the Pistons. Keep reading for all the props and player odds.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Player-Prop Picks

• Donovan Mitchell Under 25.5 Points (-115 at DraftKings)

The Pistons operate a stifling defense, holding opponents to just 98.1 points per game and a .404 field goal percentage. That makes volume scoring an absolute nightmare for opposing guards. Donovan Mitchell will face relentless perimeter pressure, severely capping his offensive ceiling.

Mitchell’s playoff production has noticeably dipped to 23.1 points per game, down from his 27.9 regular-season baseline. In six straight postseason affairs, Mitchell has failed to crack the 26 point threshold.

• Jalen Duren Over 11.5 Rebounds (-117 at DraftKings)

Jalen Duren is an absolute force on the glass, and Little Caesars Arena sets the stage for a dominant rebounding effort. He grabbed twelve boards in Game 1 vs Cleveland, and had 15 the duel before in Game 7 vs Orlando.

The regular-season splits scream value here. Duren grabbed a massive 11.4 rebounds per game across 34 home appearances, compared to just 9.7 on the road. In addition, in three straight and four of five versus Cleveland, he’s registered at least twelve rebounds.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Player-Prop Odds

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CLE vs DET Key Injuries

Neither squad is missing their primary offensive engine, but a couple of vital rotational pieces are banged up ahead of Thursday night’s tilt in the NBA starting lineups.

Detroit lists Kevin Huerter (adductor) as doubtful. Missing a crucial floor-spacer cements the massive offensive burden placed on Cade Cunningham. Without Huerter’s perimeter presence, expect Cunningham to dominate even more as the primary facilitator.

Cleveland’s Sam Merrill (hamstring) as questionable. If he sits, the Cavaliers bench gets thinner from beyond the arc. That means Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will see extended run to stretch the floor.