Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, May 3, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Toronto Raptors return to the road Sunday night for a 7:30 PM match-up inside Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH, for game 7 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and we have you ready to roll with our Toronto vs Cleveland prediction. Toronto has played well enough in this series, winning 3 of the last 4 after an overtime victory in Game 6 that forced Game 7. The Cleveland Cavaliers return home Sunday night looking to close the show on this series. Cleveland has struggled as of late after jumping out to a 2-0 lead in this series. The Cavaliers have dropped 3 of the last 4, resulting in Game 7. Read more about this Toronto vs. Cleveland prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Toronto looks for the upset
The Toronto offense has been consistent this season, averaging 114.6 points on 48% shooting. The Toronto offense has fluctuated in this series, as the Raptors are averaging 110.3 points per game in their 3 wins and 112.6 points in their 3 losses. The Toronto offense did the work in Game 6, scoring 112 points on 46% shooting and 36% from beyond the arc. Toronto pulled in 38 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive side. Scottie Barnes led the way for the Toronto offense with 25 points and 14 assists on 21 shots.
RJ Barrett is leading the Toronto offense in the playoffs, averaging 24.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Scottie Barnes is second on the roster, averaging 24.2 points, along with a team-leading 9 assists. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.5 points, and Ja’Kobe Walter is 5th on the team, averaging 10.8 points per game. Brandon Ingram is 4th on the roster, averaging 12 points in just under 30 minutes per game, but he has played only 5 times in this series.
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
- Brandon Ingram (GTD) – Heel
- Immanuel Quickley (Out) – Hamstring
- Chucky Hepburn (OFS) – Knee
Cleveland tries to defend its home court
Offensively, Cleveland has been phenomenal this season, averaging 19.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor, but the Cavaliers have averaged 101 points per game during their 3 losses in this series. Offensively, Cleveland was solid enough in Game 6, scoring 110 points, but just 6 points in overtime on 43% shooting, and 27% for me on the arc. Cleveland won the rebounding battle by double digits, but turned the ball over 18 times in the game. Evan Mobley led the Cleveland offense in Game 6 with 26 points and 14 rebounds on 15 shots.
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Donovan Mitchell is the offensive leader for Cleveland in the playoffs, averaging 23.3 points per game. James Harden is second on the team with 21 points to go along with a team-leading 6.7 assists. Big man Evan Mobley is averaging 19 points and leads Cleveland, pulling in 8.8 rebounds per game. Max Strus is averaging 10 points, and Jarrett Allen is 5th on the roster, averaging 9.7 points in just under 28 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
- None
Toronto vs. Cleveland Pick
- Toronto vs. Cleveland Spread Pick
This has been a back-and-forth affair in this series, as Game 7 on Sunday night will decide the fate of the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are undefeated on their home floor, giving Cleveland the edge in this matchup. Look for Cleveland to use their edge on both sides of the ball, and home fans Sunday night. The Cavaliers will also be the healthier team, giving them a boost in Game 7. Cleveland will do enough Sunday night to get the win, but the Toronto Raptors will continue to fight in this matchup, keeping things close. The Cavaliers will get the victory to punch their ticket into the second round, but Toronto will cover the big number.
- Toronto vs. Cleveland Over/Under Pick
Both teams have found their offenses in this series as each has been running up the total. The number has gone over in 4 of the last 5 matchups in this series, and that will continue Sunday. Look for points to continue to come in bunches Sunday night as each team fights for the victory. Take the over Sunday night in a game that the Cleveland Cavaliers win.
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