Free NBA Basketball Predictions for May 13

David Hess

Event: (517) Cleveland Cavaliers at (518) Detroit Pistons: Spread

Sport/League: NBA

Date/Time: May 13, 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Free NBA Basketball Pick Today: Detroit Pistons -4.0 (-115)

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Detroit is in a good spot to cover because this series has been completely dictated by home‑court energy, and every game so far has followed the same script — the home team controls the pace, gets the cleaner looks, and wins by margin. All four games have been decided by at least seven points, and Detroit’s defensive profile gives them the clearer path to separation again. The Pistons rank top‑three in points allowed, opponent FG%, and opponent rebounds, and that defensive physicality has consistently bothered Cleveland, whose own defense has been far more vulnerable, giving up 115.4 points per game and struggling to defend the perimeter. Detroit also owns the better rebounding numbers and the more efficient shooting metrics, and their ability to generate second‑chance points has been a difference‑maker at home all season. With the Pistons’ defense setting the tone, Cleveland’s inconsistency on the road, and the series trend strongly favoring the home side, Detroit -4 is the right side.

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Joe Duffy

Event: (517) Cleveland Cavaliers at (518) Detroit Pistons: Total

Sport/League: NBA

Date/Time: May 13, 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Free NBA Basketball Pick Today: Total Under 212.5 (-108)

Cavaliers vs Pistons — Public betting and odds report!

Opener:
Cavaliers -4
Total 211.5

Best lines:
Cavaliers -4.5 (+104)
Pistons +3.5 (+111)
Moneyline: Cavaliers -160 / Pistons +160

Best totals:
Over 212.5 (+102)
Under 212.5 (+108)

Splits on side:
65% of bets on Pistons
72% of money on Pistons
Sharp money diff: Cavaliers +7%

Splits on total:
96% of bets on Over
95% of money on Over
Sharp money diff: Over +1%

When a math total has a large enough difference to the posted total, we use the oddsmakers knowledge against them. Because we store each over and under differently in each sport, the over and under angles will have different records, but in reality one could combine them for an overall record.  The under version goes under at a rate of 1593-1114-68.

 Postseason totals angle that goes under 628-476-30.

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Razor Ray Monohan

Event: (517) Cleveland Cavaliers at (518) Detroit Pistons: Total

Sport/League: NBA

Date/Time: May 13, 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Free NBA Basketball Pick Today: Total Under 212.5 (-108)

UNDER 213

Cleveland and Detroit meet in a pivotal game 5 and the under has value. This game is going to be filled with a lot of intensity and that will result in these defenses really picking things up. Expect this game to have a much slower tempo and for both of these teams to drag out a lot of possessions as this game gets deeper and deeper. Consistency has been the key to this series and neither side has been able to sustain it when playing on the road offensively. Expect a lot of sloppy possessions as well, resulting in a lower scoring game. Ray’s daily FREE plays are meant to be cheap bankroll plays. Money management is everything in this game, and these freebies are designed to keep you moving in the right direction. Tonight’s FREE selection is a strong lean on the UNDER. The number makes sense, the spot is right, and it’s a play worth taking. You know what to do. Good luck — Razor Ray.

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Oskeim Sports

Event: (517) Cleveland Cavaliers at (518) Detroit Pistons: Spread

Sport/League: NBA

Date/Time: May 13, 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Free NBA Basketball Pick Today: Detroit Pistons -4.0 (-103)

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Cleveland evened its second-round series against the Pistons with a 112-103 victory Monday night. Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half, while James Harden had his 40th playoff double-double with 24 points and 11 assists. Detroit has now lost two straight, but .551 or greater NBA teams with rest coming off back-to-back losses are 691-551-20 ATS (55.6%), including 168-120-3 ATS (58.3%) since 2020, covering the spread by an average margin of 2.5 points per game. These teams have been 286-216-7 ATS (57%) in the postseason, including 133-87-1 ATS (60.5%) since 2016, covering by an average of 4.1 points per game. In contrast, NBA playoff underdogs entering off consecutive wins are 229-300-8 ATS (43.3%) since 1996. Let’s also note that NBA playoff home favorites coming off a loss, like Detroit, are 351-275-8 ATS (56.1%), including 397-315-11 ATS (55.8%) in Game 2 or beyond of a series. Finally, postseason favorites of fewer than two points are 132-171-1 ATS (43.6%) in a tied series, while Round 2 home teams are 37-21 ATS (63.8%) following a Round 2 loss, covering by an average of 6.3 points per game. Lay the points with the Detroit Pistons as Jeff Keim’s Free Pick Winner for Wednesday, May 13.

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