The Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 3, with the Cavaliers entering as 8.5-point favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
The Raptors outlasted the Cavaliers in overtime in Game 6, thanks to a miraculous late 3-pointer from SF RJ Barrett. Will the Raptors steal a win in Game 7 on the road, or will the Cavaliers use their home court to their advantage?
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Spread, Over/Under for Game 7 – Sunday, May 3
The Cavaliers flexed their muscles to begin the series as they raced out to a 2-0 lead. However, the Raptors rebounded in a big way, winning three of the last four contests to even the first-round series at three games apiece.
In Game 6, the Raptors raced out to a 10-point halftime lead before allowing the Cavaliers to claw their way back into the contest. The two teams went to overtime, where Cleveland was within seconds of squeaking out a series win.
However, Toronto SF RJ Barrett was able to connect on a heart-pounding triple with just 1.2 seconds remaining to win Game 6. The Raptors defended well in Game 6, holding the Cavaliers to 43.0% shooting from the floor.
With these two teams evenly matched thus far, Game 7 could be a closely contested matchup, with the winner facing the winner of the other Game 7 between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic.
On the NBA injury report, Raptors F Brandon Ingram is doubtful due to a heel injury, which kept him out of Game 6.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Spread, Over/Under for Game 7 – Sunday, May 3
The Cavaliers enter Sunday’s Game 7 as 8.5-point home favorites against the Raptors, returning a 1.31x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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- Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5 (1.88x payout)
- Over/Under: 211.5 (1.92x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Raptors 3.22x | Cavaliers 1.31x
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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, 75-59
Regular Season: Raptors, 3-0
Series: 3-3
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: Cavaliers 125, Raptors 120
- Game 6: Raptors 112, Cavaliers 110 (OT)
- Game 7: Sunday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. ET in Cleveland
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction on Spread for Game 7 – 5/3/26
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Raptors vs. Cavaliers prediction on the spread for Sunday, May 3.
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- The Raptors are 4-2 against the spread vs. the Cavaliers in the opening-round series. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are 17-24 ATS as home favorites this season.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Raptors have registered the seventh-best assist-to-turnover ratio (1.67), while the Cavaliers have the second-worst assist-to-turnover ratio (1.22) among playoff teams.
- Toronto has averaged 111.5 PPG during the 2026 postseason, which is tied with Cleveland for fifth among playoff teams. The Raptors have also shot 36.7% from beyond the arc, ranking fourth among playoff teams.
- The Raptors own the better perimeter defense in the series, holding the Cavaliers to 35.0% from deep (11th).
- Toronto racks up 9.0 steals per contest in the series, ranking fourth among playoff teams.
- The Raptors are 7-2 ATS in nine games vs. the Cavaliers this season.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 5/3/26
Here are the top Raptors vs. Cavaliers picks to target in the NBA Playoffs on PrizePicks for Sunday, May 3. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include G Donovan Mitchell and SF RJ Barrett.
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Raptors SF RJ Barrett vs. Cavaliers Projection: 29.5 Pts + Rebs
- Barrett has averaged a combined 29.0 points and rebounds in eight games vs. the Cavaliers this season.
- The Raptors' SF has registered at least 30 points and rebounds in four of the last six games.
- According to Add More Funds, Barrett has a 28.1% usage rate in the series, which leads the Raptors.
- Barrett is shooting 42.1% (16 of 38) from beyond the arc, including nailing multiple threes in four of the six contests.
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Cavaliers G Donovan Mitchell vs. Raptors Projection: 25.5 Points
- Mitchell has averaged 23.5 points per contest in eight games against the Raptors this season.
- The Cavaliers' star is shooting just 43.7% (55 of 126) from the field throughout the series.
- Mitchell has scored at least 26 points in two of the six games during this opening-round series.
- According to databallr, Mitchell has connected on 36.4% of his 3-point shots this season, ranking in the 56th percentile.
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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Raptors vs. Cavaliers on PrizePicks for Game 7
Here are some in-game angles to target for your Raptors vs. Cavaliers live picks in tonight’s game.
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- The Cavaliers and Raptors thrive in the scoring department in the third quarter. Cleveland averages 31.0 PPG (second in the NBA) in the quarter, while Toronto puts up 30.5 points per third quarter.
- Toronto has dominated the paint throughout the 2025-26 season, averaging 53.1 points in the paint per contest (fourth).
- This has been an extremely fast-paced series. According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Cavaliers and Raptors are tied for third in pace of play (97.15) among playoff teams.
- Cavaliers G Donovan Mitchell has recorded just a 52.9% effective field goal percentage in the first half this postseason, ranking 78th in the league.
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In this series, each of the last three games has been decided by five or fewer points. Following several closely contested matchups, will the Raptors keep Game 7 within a few possessions yet again?
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