Cavaliers vs. Raptors NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 3

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game Info

• Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: NBC/Peacock

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 8.5-point favorites heading into a decisive Game 7 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena on Sunday, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The series is tied 3-3. The matchup has an over/under of 210.5.

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 (64.3%)

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have registered a 33-47-2 record against the spread this season.
• The Raptors have 42 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• This season, Cavaliers games have hit the over 41 times.
• Raptors games this season have hit the over on 33 of 82 set point totals (40.2%).
• Cleveland has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 17 times in 41 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered 16 times in 41 opportunities in away games.
• When it comes to point totals, the Cavaliers hit the over less consistently at home, as they've exceeded the total 17 times in 41 opportunities this season (41.5%). On the road, they have hit the over 24 times in 41 opportunities (58.5%).
• Against the spread, Toronto has had better results on the road (22-19-0) than at home (20-21-0).
• Raptors games have finished above the over/under more often at home (19 times out of 41) than on the road (14 of 41) this year.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points, 5.7 assists and 4.5 rebounds.
• James Harden averages 23.6 points, 4.8 boards and 8 assists, shooting 43.4% from the floor and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 made treys per contest (ninth in league).
• Evan Mobley is averaging 18.2 points, 3.6 assists and 9 boards.
• Jarrett Allen's numbers on the season are 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest, shooting 63.8% from the floor (fifth in league).
• Jaylon Tyson's numbers on the season are 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 49.3% from the field and 44.6% from downtown (fourth in NBA), with an average of 2 made 3-pointers.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 18.1 points for the Raptors, plus 7.5 boards and 5.9 assists.
• The Raptors are getting 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game from Brandon Ingram.
• Per game, RJ Barrett gives the Raptors 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• The Raptors are receiving 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Sandro Mamukelashvili.
• The Raptors are getting 6.6 points, 1.7 boards and 5.4 assists per game from Jamal Shead.

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