Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) vs. Toronto Raptors (46-36) May 1, 2026 7:30 pm EDT The Line: Toronto Raptors +4.5; Over/Under: 219.5 (Get latest betting odds)
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA Game 6 at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs. Cavaliers Pick.
The Cleveland Cavaliers look to make the second round of the playoffs for a third straight season. The Cavs have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 111.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.2 points and 3.6 assists, while James Harden is averaging 22 points and 6.2 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Strus is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game. Check out tonight’s game between the Lakers and Rockets .
The Toronto Raptors need a win to save their season and force a game 7 on Sunday. The Raptors have won 6 of their last 11 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 24.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 24 points and 5.4 rebounds. Collin Murray-Boyles is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandon Ingram is dishing 2.2 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Immanuel Quickley is out for the Raptors with a hamstring injury. Brandon Ingram is questionable with heel inflammation.
The Cavaliers don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Cavs are the more talented team and probably should’ve won this series a while ago. However, I’m not laying points, seeing how things have played out. The Raptors play harder and are better defensively, and the home team has won every game in this series.
The Raptors also outplayed the Cavs in game 5 for stretches and they could easily be up 3-2. The Cavs are lackluster defensively and often play with little edge that frustrates you. Despite the talent, the Cavaliers lack the intensity it takes to lift the trophy. I’ll gladly grab the points in a game I expect the dinosaurs to win outright.