Pistons NBA Finals Odds Tank, Cavs Rise After Surprise Game 5 Road Win

Cavaliers Win on the Road Boosts Finals Odds

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally won a road playoff game, and their NBA Finals odds have moved decisively as a result. Their gain is Detroit’s loss. After a 117-113 comeback win over the Pistons in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals—Cleveland’s first road win of the postseason—the Cavs sit at +3000 to win the Finals on DraftKings Sportsbook. They were +3500 entering the game and +4500 before winning Game 4 earlier in the week. They remain well back of the New York Knicks (+550) in the East and also trail the Oklahoma City Thunder (-180) and San Antonio Spurs (+340) in the overall market, but this is the first time Cleveland has ranked above Detroit in the playoffs.

Pistons Odds Take a Hit

The top-seeded Pistons saw their odds tank. They were +2500 heading into Game 5, but are now +6000 after slipping to 3-2 in the series. The only team with worse odds is the Minnesota Timberwolves, at +15000, who are also down 3-2 against the Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals.

Game 6 and the East Final Picture

Cleveland hosts the Pistons in Game 6 on Friday night, undefeated at home in the playoffs this year. If it wins, it will face the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Currently, New York is -225 to win the East versus +280 for the Cavs. It’s safe to assume oddsmakers are pricing in a Cavs title run with these odds.

Game 5 Recap

The Cavs trailed the Pistons early and looked sloppy, turning the ball over and allowing Detroit to shoot well from deep, which it capitalized on. Cleveland was still down nine with less than three minutes remaining, but closed the regulation period with a 9-0 run to tie it. That momentum carried into overtime. The Cavs were 1-2 against the Knicks this season, but did win their most recent game.

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