Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Cavaliers vs. Pistons, Wild vs. Avalanche and more

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Cavaliers vs. Pistons, Wild vs. Avalanche and more

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Cavaliers vs. Pistons, Wild vs. Avalanche and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Cavaliers vs. Pistons, Wild vs. Avalanche and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been nearly unbeatable at home this postseason—but on the road? That's a different story. As they prepare for Wednesday's pivotal Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena (8 p.m. ET), the Cavs are looking to snap a frustrating 0-5 playoff road losing streak. After dropping the first two games in Detroit, Cleveland rallied with two straight wins at Rocket Arena, evening the Eastern Conference semifinal series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell was the hero in Game 4, tying an NBA postseason record with 39 points in the second half alone, finishing with 43 points, while James Harden added a double-double of 24 points and 11 assists. The Pistons, meanwhile, have been dominant at home with a 5-1 postseason record and are looking to regain momentum after a brief stumble. Detroit previously overcame a 3-1 deficit against Orlando in the first round, winning five straight to advance. This series is shaping up to be a classic—can the Cavs finally win on the road, or will the Pistons protect their home ice?

Over in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche have a chance to punch their ticket to the Western Conference final for the first time in four years. They face the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 at Ball Arena (8 p.m. ET) with a 3-1 series lead. The Presidents' Trophy winners rebounded from their first loss of the postseason with a 5-2 victory in Minnesota on Monday, thanks to Parker Kelly's first career playoff goal late in the third period and Nathan MacKinnon's empty-netter—his fifth straight game with a goal. Colorado has been relentless all season, and a win tonight would send them one step closer to another deep playoff run.

And for baseball fans, Wednesday's MLB slate features 13 games, including the finale of a three-game series between division rivals. Whether you're tracking playoff races or just looking for a great game to watch, today's action is packed with intensity. Grab your favorite team gear, settle in, and enjoy the drama!

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