The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Wednesday in NBA Game 5 at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs. Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors look for a third straight win to take a 3-2 series lead. The Raptors have won 6 of their last 10 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 109.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 47 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 25.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 24.3 points and 6 rebounds. Collin Murray-Boyles is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandon Ingram is dishing 2.3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game. Check out tonight’s game between the Lakers and Rockets.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers look to keep alive the trend of the home team winning every game. The Cavs have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 108.5 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.3 points and 3.8 assists, while James Harden is averaging 21.8 points and 6.5 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Strus is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their nine previous playoff home games against the Raptors.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last nine games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last six Game 5s of an Eastern Conference First Round series.
- The Cavaliers have lost eight of their last nine Eastern Conference First Round games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against the Cavaliers.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight Eastern Conference First Round road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- James Harden has recorded 67 games with 4+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.5) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Jamal Shead has recorded 75 games with 3+ assists this season—most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.2).
- The Raptors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (58.5%).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1549) this season.
Cavaliers vs Raptors Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley is out for the Raptors with a hamstring injury.
The Cavaliers don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction
The Cavaliers are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home and the home team has won every game in this series. However, these are a lot of points for a Cavs team that’s looked awful in the last two games. Harden is back to Harden’s struggles in the playoffs. Mitchell has been a bit passive lately.
The Raptors are also being more physical defensively and you can see the confidence building. The Raptors have won 5 of the last 7 games against the Cavs. We also have to remember we’ve been fading the Cavs all season and they’re 35-50-1 ATS on the season. Give me the points with the dinosaurs.