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NBA Picks – May 7

Today's NBA Value — May 7: Analytical edge on Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons. 11 plays inside featuring model-projected value.

📅 Results updated: 7:02 AM ET11 free picks
7-4 (+1.5u)
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Cade Cunningham UNDER 27.5
Result+1.5u

📊 Recap

Cunningham stayed under 27.5 points as Cleveland's defensive scheme once again disrupted his scoring rhythm, validating our read on their consistent approach to containing him through structured pick-and-roll coverage and point-of-attack pressure.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
Donovan Mitchell UNDER 24.5
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Mitchell cleared 24.5 points as Detroit's defensive scheme failed to contain his scoring output. The loss stings, but the process remains sound given Mitchell's extensive history of struggles against this matchup - sometimes variance works against even the strongest trends.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
Jarrett Allen UNDER 18.5 PRA
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Allen cleared 18.5 PRA as our structural read on Detroit's frontcourt pressure and his foul tendency didn't materialize as expected. The process remained sound given his previous struggles in this matchup, but variance tilted against our position tonight.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Tobias Harris OVER 17.5
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Harris delivered with another strong offensive performance, continuing his postseason surge as Cleveland's defensive alignments created the favorable matchups we anticipated. The increased usage and minutes we identified translated into the scoring output we projected.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
UNDER 215.5
Final Score97-107
Result+0.5u

📊 Recap

Our projection held as both teams combined for 204 points, well below the 215.5 line. Cleveland's spacing issues and strong defensive play from both sides produced the lower-scoring affair our model anticipated.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Detroit -3.5
Final Score97-107
Result+0.5u

📊 Recap

Detroit covered the 3.5-point spread with a 107-97 victory, as their home-court advantage and Cleveland's continued road struggles materialized exactly as projected. The Pistons controlled the game throughout, validating both our model's 5-6 point projection and the sharp money movement we identified.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
Lu Dort OVER 1.5 3PM
Result-2u

📊 Recap

Lu Dort failed to connect on multiple three-pointers despite the Lakers employing their expected help defense schemes that generated open looks. The process was sound with favorable shooting opportunities created, but variance went against us on the night.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
UNDER 210.5
Final Score107-125
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Our projection of 206.4 points proved accurate as the Lakers-Thunder finished at 232 total points, well under our 210.5 target. Oklahoma City's dominant home defense and the Lakers' continued offensive struggles without key players delivered the low-scoring affair we anticipated.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
LeBron James OVER 21.5
Result+1u

📊 Recap

LeBron cleared 21.5 points as anticipated, with his elevated usage rate and expanded shot-creation responsibilities playing out exactly as projected. The increased scoring burden we identified proved decisive in a winning result.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
LOST ✗Final
Our Pick
Lakers +15.5
Final Score107-125
Result-1u

📊 Recap

Oklahoma City extended their margin beyond our projected range, winning by 18 points to miss the Lakers +15.5 by 2.5 points. The Thunder's ability to maintain intensity with starters playing meaningful minutes throughout eliminated the fourth-quarter letup we anticipated would cap their ceiling.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET
NBA Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
WON ✓Final
Our Pick
Chet Holmgren OVER 16.5
Result+1u

📊 Recap

Holmgren delivered as expected, with our analysis of the Lakers' forward rotation proving accurate - their inability to match his perimeter range created the scoring opportunities we anticipated. The Thunder big man capitalized on the favorable matchup we identified.

Posted: 5/7/2026 11:36 AM ET

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