Cavaliers vs. Raptors NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 29

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: ESPN

The Toronto Raptors are 9.5-point underdogs heading into Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The series is tied 2-2. The matchup's point total is 217.5.

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (64.2%)

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have registered a 33-47-2 record against the spread this season.
• The Raptors are 42-40-0 against the spread this year.
• Cavaliers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 41 times this season.
• Raptors games this season have hit the over on 33 of 82 set point totals (40.2%).
• Against the spread, Cleveland has played better when playing at home, covering 17 times in 41 home games, and 16 times in 41 road games.
• When it comes to point totals, the Cavaliers hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total 17 times in 41 opportunities this season (41.5%). In away games, they have hit the over 24 times in 41 opportunities (58.5%).
• This season, Toronto is 20-21-0 at home against the spread (.488 winning percentage). On the road, it is 22-19-0 ATS (.537).
• Looking at the over/under, Raptors games have finished over 19 of 41 times at home (46.3%), and 14 of 41 away (34.1%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points, 4.5 boards and 5.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.3 blocked shots.
• James Harden's numbers on the season are 23.6 points, 4.8 boards and 8 assists per game, shooting 43.4% from the floor and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.1 made 3-pointers (ninth in NBA).
• Evan Mobley is averaging 18.2 points, 3.6 assists and 9 rebounds.
• Jarrett Allen averages 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 63.8% from the floor (fifth in league).
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13.2 points, 2.2 assists and 5.1 rebounds.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 18.1 points for the Raptors, plus 7.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
• The Raptors get 21.5 points per game from Brandon Ingram, plus 5.6 boards and 3.7 assists.
• RJ Barrett averages 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He is making 49.1% of his shots from the field and 33.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili's numbers on the season are 11.2 points, 4.9 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 52.3% of his shots from the field and 38.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.4 triples.
• Jamal Shead averages 6.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He is making 36.7% of his shots from the floor and 32.1% from 3-point range, with 1 triples per contest.

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