Game 5 of the Toronto Raptors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29, televised by ESPN. The Cavaliers enter today’s game as heavy 10.5-point favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
After taking the first two games of the series, the Cavaliers lost both matchups on the road in Toronto, knotting the series at 2-2. Will the Raptors continue to thrive with momentum, or will the home team win for the fifth consecutive matchup?
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Wednesday, April 29
Game 4 was the lowest-scoring matchup of the series, with only 182 combined points. For context, Game 2’s 220 combined points was the second-lowest point total of the series.
Each team enjoyed excellent efficiency through the first three games, but the Cavaliers (36.8%) and the Raptors (32.0%) each shot under 37.0% in Game 4. Despite lower efficiency, Toronto grabbed the win partially thanks to a +10 advantage in field goal attempts and 21 offensive rebounds.
The under is now 2-2 in this series. Will Game 5 provide another defensive battle?
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Spread, Over/Under – Wednesday, April 29
The Cavaliers enter Wednesday’s game as 10.5-point favorites at home against the Raptors, returning a 1.25x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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- Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5 (2.04x)
- Over/Under: 218.5 (1.88x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Raptors - 3.7x | Cavaliers - 1.25x
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Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Timeline
Here is the full Raptors vs. Cavaliers timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.
All-Time: Cavaliers, 74-58
Regular Season: Raptors, 3-0
Series: Tied, 2-2
Raptors vs. Cavaliers First Round Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113
- Game 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105
- Game 3: Raptors 126, Cavaliers 104
- Game 4: Raptors 93, Cavaliers 89
- Game 5: Wednesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. ET in Cleveland
- Game 6: Friday, May 1, TBD in Toronto
- Game 7 is if necessary
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction on Over/Under for NBA Playoffs First Round
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Raptors vs. Cavaliers prediction for the over/under on Wednesday, April 29.
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- The Raptors have logged 84.5 shots per game (10th), compared to Cleveland’s 83.0 average in the playoffs (14th).
- Considering the low volume, each offense is reliant on high efficiency for healthy point totals.
- Before Game 4, the Raptors shot 44.7% on 3-pointers compared to their 35.4% mark in the regular season (20th).
- Regression came on Sunday, with Toronto converting only 4 of 30 3-point shots (13.3%).
- After draining 16 of 32 3-point shots (50.0%) in Game 1, the Cavs carry a 29.6% mark from beyond the arc over the last three games.
- Each squad has become dependent on getting to the rim, with the Raptors posting 52.5 points in the paint per game (third), while the Cavaliers log 45.5 (sixth).
- With efficiency sliding, especially from 3-point land, another low-scoring affair may be in the cards if low shot volume continues in Game 5.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 4/29/26
Here are the top Raptors vs. Cavaliers picks to target on PrizePicks for Wednesday, April 29. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include Scottie Barnes and James Harden.
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Raptors F Scottie Barnes vs. Cavaliers Projection: 19.5 Points
- Scottie Barnes has posted 25.8 points per game (PPG) in the playoffs and reached at least 21 points in all four games.
- He sports a 52.3% field goal percentage and 46.7% on 3-pointers during the postseason.
- Plus, the two-time All-Star has enjoyed increased usage by logging 16.3 shots per game, compared to 14.0 field goal attempts per contest in the regular season.
- Barnes is feasting at the free throw line with a team-high 9.3 shots per game in this series, which is another jump from 3.7 in the regular season.
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Cavaliers G James Harden vs. Raptors Projection: 3.5 Turnovers
- The Cavs totaled 18.5 turnovers per game in the last two matchups, and James Harden’s struggles played a large role with 7.5 turnovers per game in the split.
- Harden recorded at least 4 turnovers in every game, averaging 6.0 per contest.
- Toronto was a pesky defense in the regular season by forcing 16.1 turnovers per game (third-most).
- Raptors G Jamal Shead has tortured Harden, leading Toronto with 1.8 steals per game while forcing 11 of Harden’s 24 miscues in this series.
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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Raptors vs. Cavaliers on PrizePicks for Game 5
Here are some in-game angles to target for your Raptors vs. Cavaliers live picks in tonight’s game.
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- According to TeamRankings, the Cavs posted 30.3 points per first quarter in the regular season (tied for seventh). Toronto finished behind Cleveland with only 28.6 points per first quarter (25th).
- However, the Raptors have led by an average margin of +1.5 points per first quarter over the last two matchups.
- Toronto continues to have a clear advantage in the fourth quarter, touting a 32.4 net rating over the final 12 minutes (first), while Cleveland holds a -32.4 net rating in the split (16th), per NBA Advanced Stats.
- This fuels 35.3 points per fourth quarter from the Raptors in the playoffs. The Cavs’ 28.5 points per fourth quarter is well behind.
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The Raptors enjoyed clear advantages with back-to-back wins at home in the last two collisions. However, the Cavaliers have won by an average margin of +11.5 points per game at home during this series. Which side will reign supreme and grab a 3-2 series lead in Game 5?
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