Nightly Hoops
NBA · Matchup preview · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

CLE vs DET player props

Our projected score, best bets, prop picks, and the debate-chain read for CLE @ DET — every pick later graded HIT/MISS in public.

CLE@DET
final
Spread lean
-2
Total
UNDER
Projected
—
Confidence
72%
Best bets
71
James Hardenpa
under27.5—

Under L11/20 games this season, avg 28.0 PA

71
Sam Merrillpa
under7.5—

Under L4/20 games this season, avg 12.6 PA

71
Sam Merrillpr
under7.5—

Under L6/20 games this season, avg 13.2 PR

More prop picks
71
Dean Wadepr
under8.5—

Over L5 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 11.2 P+R

71
Dean Wadepa
under5.5—

Over L4 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 7.8 P+A

71
Max Struspa
under10.5—

Under L10/19 games this season, avg 12.9 PA

71
Donovan Mitchellpa
under30.5—

Under L5 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 22.4 P+A

71
Donovan Mitchellpr
under29.5—

Under L5 STRAIGHT games this season, avg 24.8 P+R

Full NBA slate →Track recordRecap (after game)

Informational only — not betting advice. Projections are model estimates, not guarantees. 21+ (legal age varies). Please play responsibly · 1-800-GAMBLER · full disclaimer.