Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Predictions for Friday, May 1, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cleveland Cavaliers will be back up north Friday night for game 6 of their first-round matchup inside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, at 7:30 PM against the Toronto Raptors, and we have you ready to roll with our Cleveland vs Toronto prediction. Cleveland fared well during the regular season, finishing with 52 wins and 30 losses, but has been up and down in the playoffs, winning 3 of the first 5 games of this set. The Toronto Raptors return home Friday, down 3-2 in the series, but they are undefeated on their home floor in the playoffs. Read more about this Cleveland vs Toronto prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Cleveland looks to head to the second round
Offensively, Cleveland was dominant in the regular season, scoring 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor through 82 games. In the playoffs, Cleveland has been shaky, averaging 122 points per game in their 3 victories but 96.5 points per game in their 2 losses. Offensively, Cleveland was phenomenal in Game 5, scoring 125 points on 53% shooting, 50% from beyond the arc. Cleveland pulled in 35 rebounds and made 21 free throws in the game. James Harden did everything for the Cleveland offense in Game 5, leading the team with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists on 13 shots.
Donovan Mitchell is the offensive leader for Cleveland in the playoffs, averaging 23.2 points per game. James Harden is 2nd on the roster, averaging 22 points to go along with a team-leading 6.2 assists. Big man Evan Mobley is averaging 17.6 points, good enough for 3rd on the team, and leads the way, pulling in 7.8 rebounds per game. Max Strus is the 4th Cleveland player in double digits during the playoffs, averaging 10.8 points and just under 25 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
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Toronto looks to stay alive
The Toronto Raptors averaged 114.6 points on 48% shooting from the floor during the regular season, but have averaged 111.4 points per game in this series, resulting in the deficit. Offensively, Toronto was solid in Game 5, scoring 120 points but only 17 in the fourth quarter, on 46% shooting and 39% from beyond the arc. Toronto won the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 15 times in the game. RJ Barrett carried Toronto in Game 5, scoring 25 points and a team-high 12 rebounds on 19 shots.
RJ Barrett has emerged as the offensive leader for Toronto in the playoffs, averaging 24.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Scottie Barnes is second on the team, averaging 24 points, and leads the team dishing out 8 assists per contest. Colin Murray- Boyles is averaging 15.2 points, and Brandon Ingram is 4th on the roster, averaging 12 points in just under 30 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
- Brandon Ingram (GTD) – Hell
- Immanuel Quickley (Out) Hamstring
- Chucky Hepburn (OFS) - Knee
Cleveland vs Toronto Pick
- Cleveland vs Toronto Spread Pick
Health could potentially play a big factor in this matchup, and Cleveland has the edge in that department. Toronto could be without 2 key players in this matchup, which will put them in a tough spot. Look for Cleveland to jump out early as they look to control this game from the opening minutes. Take the Cavaliers to finish this series off Friday night as they do the job to get the win and cover on the road against the Raptors.
- Cleveland vs Toronto Over/Under Pick
Points have been up and down in this series, but they will again be loud in Game 6. Look for both teams to score well, as the total has gone over 4 times in this series. Look for both offenses to play well, as Game 6 is a huge win for either team. Take the Cavaliers on Friday night as they do the job to get the win, and cover on the road in a game that goes over the number.
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