Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Toronto Raptors will be back up north Wednesday night for game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup inside Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH, at 7:30 PM against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and we have you ready to roll with our Toronto vs Cleveland prediction. Toronto finished the regular season with 46 wins and 36 losses and has fared well in the first round, winning 2 of the first 4 games, including both at home in games 3 and 4. The Cleveland Cavaliers finished the regular season as 1 of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, but have faltered a bit, riding a 2-game skid into Game 5. Read more about this Toronto vs Cleveland prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Toronto looks to keep it rolling
The Toronto offense was solid enough this season, averaging 114.6 points on 48% shooting from the floor, but Toronto has averaged just 109 points per game during its 2 losses in this series. Offensively, Toronto was the better team in Game 4, scoring 93 points on 32% shooting. Toronto won the rebounding battle by 3 and pulled in 21 offensive rebounds in the game. Scottie Barnes carried the Toronto offense with 23 points and 6 assists on 15 shots. Brandon Ingram also scored a team-high 23 points on 23 shots in 36 minutes, while RJ Barrett added 18 points in 39 minutes of action. Colin Murray-Boyles exploded off the bench with 15 points on 11 shots in 27 minutes of action.
Scottie Barnes has upped his play in the playoffs, leading Toronto with 25.8 points and 7.2 assists per game. RJ Barrett is averaging a second-best 24.3 points per game this postseason. Collin Murray-Boyles has made the biggest jump in the playoffs for Toronto, raising his scoring by nearly 9 points, averaging 17 points and a team-leading 7.2 rebounds in just over 25 minutes per game. Brandon Ingram is 4th on the roster, averaging 14.8 points
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
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- Immanuel Quickley (Out) - Hamstring
- Chucky Hepburn (OFS) – Knee
Cleveland tries to keep the home court
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a stout offense, averaging 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor, but they have averaged only 96.5 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Offensively, Cleveland was terrible in Game 4, scoring just 89 points, including only 36 in the first half, on 37% shooting, and 25% from beyond the arc. Cleveland lost the rebounding battle by 3 and turned the ball over 18 times in the game. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cleveland offense with 20 points on 24 shots. James Harden was the only other Cleveland starter in Game 4 to score in double figures with 19 points on 14 shots and 37 minutes. Sam Merrill led the way off the Cleveland bench with 14 points on 9 shots in 19 minutes.
Donovan Mitchell is leading Cleveland through the first 4 games of the playoffs, averaging 24.2 points per game. James Harden is second on the team, averaging 21.8 points, along with a team-leading 6.5 assists. Big man Evan Mobley is averaging 16.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 7.5 rebounds. Max Strus is averaging a fourth-best 11.5 points per game in the playoffs, though he has yet to start a game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
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Toronto vs Cleveland Pick
- Toronto vs Cleveland Spread Pick
This is a pivotal game in this series as it is tied through the first 4 games. Look for Cleveland to come out strong and do the work on both sides of the ball against a short-handed Toronto team. Cleveland will have the depth and talent back in front of their home fans on Wednesday night, leading to a victory. Take the Cavaliers to retake control of this series Wednesday night as they get the home win and cover in game 5.
- Toronto vs Cleveland Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well enough throughout this season, and that has carried into this series, with the exception of game 4. Look for the offenses to get back to form Wednesday night as each looks to run it up in pursuit of the victory. Both teams will score the ball well and easily bust 100 points apiece. Take the over on Wednesday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers do the job to get the win at home against Toronto.
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