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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Raptors

The No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 25-16 away) take on the No. 5 Toronto Raptors (46-36, 24-17 at home) in Game 6 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The Cavs lead the series 3-2.

Raptors to Cause Cavs Problems

If you agree that the Raptors can push the Cavaliers to the wire, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +3.5 makes lots of appeal at -104.

125-120 Win for Cavs in Last H2H Battle

Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors locked horns on Wednesday night, with the Cavs registering a 125-120 victory at Rocket Arena.

James Harden and Evan Mobley top scored for Cavs with 23 points, with Dennis Schroeder on 19. RJ Barrett racked up 25 points and 12 rebounds for the Raptors, with Ja'Kobe Walter totaling 20 points and Jamal Shead 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors logo Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.2 points, 43.5 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 49.2% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 114.8 points and 40.4 rebounds per contest.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 18.5 points, Evan Mobley 7.0 rebounds and James Harden 4.7 assists along with 2.7 (40.9%) 3-pointers made.

Toronto Raptors – Last 10 Games

The Raptors have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.8 points, 41.3 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field and 72.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.6 points and 39.8 rebounds.

Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists, while Ja'Kobe Walter has an average of 2.6 (39.4%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Picks

Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

With Raptors being given a line of +3.5 to overcome in this NBA contest, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the chance to get -104 for this outcome.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Cavaliers vs Raptors stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Raptors +3.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Rebounds +112 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of +112 currently available.

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Jakob Poeltl Over 7.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Jakob Poeltl (Raptors) has recorded Over 7.5 points in 3 straight games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -106.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Raptors +3.5
Totals Over 219.5
Player Rebounds Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Raptors to cover the +3.5 spread, Over 219.5 on the total and Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 113 - 114 Raptors logo Raptors

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Raptors to land a 114-113 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cavs Favorites to Win According to the Books

The Cleveland Cavaliers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -175 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 64% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Toronto Raptors, you will find +146 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 219.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 219.5 selection is available to back at -112.

No matter if you're betting before the tip-off or during live basketball action, the top NBA sportsbooks have you covered with countless game lines and team props. It’s a major advantage to have such a deep pool of options at your fingertips.

Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -109 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-109
Under 27.5
-125
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 21.5
-120
Under 21.5
-114
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 20.5
-122
Under 20.5
-112
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-120
Under 20.5
-114
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Player Assists
Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 7.5
-149
Under 7.5
+110
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
-100
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-114
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 3.5
-156
Under 3.5
+116
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
+104
Under 9.5
-143
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-149
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-133
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-147
Under 5.5
+108
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Can Raptors Continue Strong Home Form?

The Raptors have strung together five in a row at Scotiabank Arena. They are 9-1 in their last 10 home games, scoring 121.80 points per contest and conceding 104.20.

The Cavaliers have lost three straight on the road. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 113.90 points per contest while yielding 115.20.

The Raptors defeated the Cavs 93-89 the last time they played at Scotiabank Arena. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors have collected seven wins, while the Cavs have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O219.5 U219.5
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Home Stats 9-1 226.00 121.80 104.20 8 2
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 6-4 229.10 113.90 115.20 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O219.5 = Games Over 219.5 Points
  • U219.5 = Games Under 219.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
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Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
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Point Spread
Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 5 35.62 110 31 22.0 6.2 3.2 4.4 0.6 2.0
Donovan Mitchell 5 33.86 116 18 23.2 3.6 3.2 5.2 0.2 1.0
Evan Mobley 5 33.04 88 17 17.6 3.4 1.0 7.8 1.2 0.8

Toronto Raptors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Scottie Barnes 5 37.54 120 40 24.0 8.0 1.4 5.4 1.6 1.0
RJ Barrett 5 36.9 122 19 24.4 3.8 2.4 7.2 0.4 1.0
Jamal Shead 5 31.02 42 22 8.4 4.4 2.0 2.0 0.2 1.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 120-125 Cavaliers
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 89-93 Raptors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-126 Raptors
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 105-115 Cavaliers
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 113-126 Cavaliers
12 Apr NBA
Wizards 117-130 Cavaliers
10 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 102-124 Hawks
08 Apr NBA
Hawks 116-122 Cavaliers
06 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 142-126 Grizzlies
05 Apr NBA
Pacers 108-117 Cavaliers

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 120-125 Cavaliers
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 89-93 Raptors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-126 Raptors
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 105-115 Cavaliers
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 113-126 Cavaliers
12 Apr NBA
Nets 101-136 Raptors
10 Apr NBA
Raptors 95-112 Knicks
09 Apr NBA
Heat 114-128 Raptors
07 Apr NBA
Heat 95-121 Raptors
05 Apr NBA
Raptors 101-115 Celtics

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak