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  11. Standings

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
Raptors logo Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: James Harden, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Toronto Raptors lineup: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead.

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: Brandon Ingram Over 17.5 Points -128 BetMGM logo

Brandon Ingram (Raptors) has averaged 24.2 points in the past 5 home games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -128 available for this Player Points wager.

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Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Rebounds +125 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of +125 available.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Raptors +4.5
Totals Over 218.5
Player Points Brandon Ingram Over 17.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Raptors to cover the +4.5 spread along with Over 218.5. Add in Brandon Ingram (Raptors) to score Over 17.5 points.

The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same basketball game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored wager on the contest which interests them most.

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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 -200 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 67% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Toronto Raptors, you will find +168 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 218.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 218.5 selection is available to back at -115.

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 -123 that he gets Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -110.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 26.5
-123
Under 26.5
-110
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 23.5
-109
Under 23.5
-125
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-120
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-125
Under 20.5
-109
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Player Assists
Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+102
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-128
Under 6.5
-106
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Jamal Shead (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-161
Under 5.5
+117
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
+112
Under 4.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-133
Under 8.5
-103
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-133
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
-100
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-149
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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
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Stats
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
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
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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Toronto Raptors Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Confirmed Lineup
4 Scottie Barnes
9 RJ Barrett
14 Ja'Kobe Walter
19 Jakob Poeltl
23 Jamal Shead
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 James Harden
2 Max Strus
4 Evan Mobley
31 Jarrett Allen
45 Donovan Mitchell

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
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • 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

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