NBA betting tips, DFS picks for Sunday: Everything to know for Cavs-Pistons Game 7 - ESPN

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In series-based sports, Game 7 is the holy grail of competition. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons have each played 13 games this postseason. Tonight's matchup, which tips at 8 PM ET, marks 14 games for each.

The once-dominant historical edge for home teams in Game 7s (74% win rate all-time) has noticeably faded in the modern era. Over the past decade, home-court advantage has shrunk to a near coin flip, with road teams regularly pulling off upsets. In fact, visiting teams have won at least one Game 7 in every postseason over the last 11 years, confirming elimination games are far less dependent on venue than in prior eras.

Cleveland's offense is driven by its two primary guard creators. Detroit's key advantage has been its improved ability to disrupt Cleveland's pick-and-roll actions, forcing more difficult possessions and turning the game into a physical grind where bench shooting and role players are likely to matter more than star production.

With Detroit positioned as modest favorites and the total hovering near 205, the betting markets align with expectations of a slower, physical Game 7 — one defined by tightened defenses, lower efficiency and possessions that grind down into half-court execution rather than pace or scoring runs. This setup favors a possession-by-possession battle where execution under fatigue matters more than offensive rhythm, especially with a trip to face a well-rested, recently dominant Knicks