Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Odds, Picks & Predictions - Game 5

It’s a pivotal Game 5 matchup on the hardwood in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs as the Toronto Raptors travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night and we have you covered with our Raptors vs. Cavaliers prediction. We’ve seen the home team take all four games in this series entering Game 5.

Cleveland prevailed 126-113 in Game 1, covering the line as an 8.5-point favorite. The Cavaliers followed that up with a 115-105 win in Game 2, covering as a 9.5-point favorite. Toronto responded with a 126-104 triumph at home in Game 3, winning outright as a 2.5-point underdog. The Raptors evened things up with a 93-89 triumph Sunday in Game 4, again winning outright as a 4.5-point underdog.

In the all-time playoff meetings between the teams, the Cavaliers own a 14-4 edge in head-to-head victories. Cleveland has won the three previous postseason series between the teams. Let’s break down this Raptors vs. Cavaliers matchup.

Raptors Look to Earn First Road Win of Series

Toronto looked dead in the water after dropping the first two games of the series. The Raptors rebounded at home with a pair of wins, including an ugly triumph in Game 4, to even things up heading into this game. In Game 4, neither team looked anything remotely resembling a competent offensive attack. The largest lead for either side was nine points and it was a rock fight for the first three quarters. We saw the offenses wake up in the fourth quarter. Toronto trailed by eight with 4:55 remaining but took the lead for good at 88-87 with 34.6 seconds remaining. The Raptors hit their free throws late to secure the win. Scottie Barnes paced Toronto with 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the win.

This postseason, Toronto stands 7th in scoring offense as they put up an average of 109.3 points per game entering this one. The Raptors are 11th in rebounding with 40.8 boards a night. They are 5th by dishing out an average of 29.5 assists a night. Toronto stands 9th in scoring defense as they allow an average of 108.5 points a night in the playoffs. Scottie Barnes is leading the team with 25.3 points plus 7.3 assists per game. RJ Barrett (24.3 points, six rebounds) and Collin Murray-Boyles (17 points, 7.3 rebounds) are good secondary scoring options.

The Raptors are 3rd in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 47.3% from the floor as a team. Toronto stands 15th by knocking down 9.5 three-pointers a night. They are 6th in three-point field goal percentage as they sink 35.8% of their attempts in the playoffs. The Raptors are struggling at the charity stripe as they are 15th by shooting 72.5% as a team.

Key Injury Report for Raptors:

• Guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is out.

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Cavaliers Hoping to Take 3-2 Edge

Cleveland was rolling early in the series as they won the first two games at home, each by double figures. The Cavaliers were punched in the face north of the border as they were drubbed in Game 3. In Game 4, Cleveland shot just 36.8% from the floor, including 10 of 40 from beyond the arc, and went just 15 of 23 at the charity stripe. With under five minutes to play, the Cavaliers led 84-76 but they were outscored 17-5 the rest of the way. That late game stumble cost them a 3-1 series lead. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 20 points despite shooting six of 24 from the floor in the loss.

The Cavaliers come into this one ranked 8th in the league in scoring offense as they put up an average of 108.5 points per game this postseason. Cleveland is 9th in rebounding as they grab 41.5 boards per contest and stand 12th in assists by handing out 21 dimes a contest this postseason. The Cavaliers are 10th in the league in scoring defense as they allow an average of 114.8 points per game this season. Donovan Mitchell leads the way in the scoring department for Cleveland as he puts up 24.3 points plus 5.3 rebounds a night on the year. James Harden (21.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists) and Evan Mobley (16.3 points, 7.5 rebounds) are solid secondary options.

Cleveland is tied for 5th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 47% from the floor as a team in the playoffs. The Cavaliers are 3rd by knocking down an average of 13.3 three-pointers a night while they are 10th by connecting on 33.8% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Cleveland is below average at the charity stripe as they rank 16th by shooting 71.9% from the line as a team.

Key Injury Report for Cavaliers:

• No Key Injuries

Raptors vs. Knicks Prediction

The home team has prevailed in all four games in the series. Furthermore, the home team has covered the line in all four contests. That would seem to swing the pendulum toward the Cavaliers here. Cleveland boasted a 121.7 offensive rating while posting a 62.5% effective field goal percentage at home. Conversely, those numbers fell to a 100 offensive rating and a 47.6% effective field goal percentage mark on the road. The Cavaliers are much more in sync at home than they are on the road. Meanwhile, Toronto turned the ball over on 20.4% of the possessions on the road in the first two games of the series. Therefore, look for Cleveland to earn the victory here.

Our Prediction: Cavaliers -8.5 (Fanatics, -110)