Friday has 2 games on the NBA slate as the second full week of May 2026 continues. It's a pair of Game 6's in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
Can the Cavaliers cover the 3.5-point spread as home favorites and close out the Pistons? Will the Spurs win the series and cover the 5.5 points on the road against the Timberwolves?
I'll make picks for both games below. Read on for our NBA Playoff Predictions May 15 article.
NBA Playoff Prediction Game 1
PISTONS VS CAVALIERS DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | ROCKET ARENA, CLEVELAND, OH |
| When | FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 7 PM ET |
| TV | PRIME VIDEO |
PISTONS VS CAVALIERS ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| PISTONS | 3.5 (-104) | +145 | U 210.0 (-110) |
| CAVALIERS | -3.5 (-116) | -170 | O 210.0 (-110) |
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PISTONS VS CAVALIERS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PISTONS | 37% | 63% | CAVALIERS |
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 6 Spread Prediction, Cleveland leads the series 3-2
The Detroit Pistons are in a good spot to cover the 3.5-point spread as road underdogs in Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
Despite a recent setback, Detroit thrives in this exact scenario, boasting a stellar 13-4 ATS record as an underdog and an impressive 9-3 ATS mark as a road underdog this season. They are a resilient squad, going 14-13 ATS after a loss in 2025-26. The Pistons also handle familiar foes well, as they are 35-29 ATS in conference games this year.
Most importantly, when their backs are against the wall, this team delivers; the Pistons are an unblemished 3-0 straight up and 2-1 ATS when facing elimination in these playoffs. Expect Detroit's undeniable grit to keep this matchup tight enough to secure the cover, with a legit chance at an outright win.
Pick: Detroit Pistons +3.5
NBA Playoff Prediction Game 2
SPURS VS TIMBERWOLVES DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | TARGET CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| When | FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 9:30 PM ET |
| TV | PRIME VIDEO |
SPURS VS TIMBERWOLVES ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| SPURS | -5.5 (-107) | -200 | U 218.5 (-110) |
| TIMBERWOLVES | 5.5 (-115) | +170 | O 218.5 (-110) |
SPURS VS TIMBERWOLVES WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SPURS | 73% | 27% | TIMBERWOLVES |
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 6 Spread Prediction, San Antonio leads the series 3-2
The San Antonio Spurs are perfectly positioned to cover the 5.5-point spread as road favorites against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Friday night's Game 6.
San Antonio consistently handles business away from home, boasting a strong 26-18-1 ATS mark as the road team in 2025-26. The Spurs also thrive when giving points, as they are an impressive 40-32-2 ATS when favored this season. Riding high off a recent victory, they've maintained their momentum well with a solid 35-31-2 ATS record after a win this year. What's more, San Antonio is 34-27-1 ATS in conference games this season.
Most importantly, they are an absolute postseason force; the Spurs are a dominant 7-3 straight up and 7-3 ATS in these playoffs. Expect San Antonio's elite execution on both ends to help them control this matchup and secure the series win and the cover.
Pick: San Antonio Spurs -5.5
Today's NBA Playoff Predictions
- Detroit Pistons +3.5
- San Antonio Spurs -5.5