Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction for Friday May 1 2026
Cavaliers Preview
Scotiabank Arena will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers (3-2) won 25 of 41 road games and are looking to reach the conference semifinals for the third consecutive year. In Game Five, Cleveland knocked down half of their 36 long distance attempts and shot 53 percent overall during a 125-120 home victory.
All-Star G James Harden and F Evan Mobley led Cleveland with 23 points apiece on a combined 15-for-26 shooting effort. All-Star G Donovan Mitchell chipped in 19 points (7-17 FG) and five rebounds. Dennis Schroder added 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting in 21 minutes off the bench for the Cavaliers.
Raptors Preview
The Toronto Raptors finished seven games above .500 at home and have managed to hold serve on their home floor in this best-of-seven series. The fifth-seeded Raptors (2-3) ranked fifth in the league in defensive efficiency and are trying to win their first playoff series since 2020. During Wednesday’s road loss, Toronto assisted on 32 of 44 made field goals and was outscored 25-17 in the fourth quarter.
Toronto G/F R.J. Barrett tallied a game-high 25 points (9-19 FG), 12 rebounds, and five assists. Ja’Kobe Walter connected on 6-of-14 from the three-point line and finished with 20 points. All-Star F Scottie Barnes added 17 points (6-16 FG), 11 assists, and eight rebounds for the Raptors.
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Cavaliers vs Raptors Pick
Toronto F Brandon Ingram exited Wednesday’s loss with right heel inflammation and his status for this contest is uncertain. These two teams have similar statistical profiles through the first five games of this series. The Raptors have done a better job taking care of the ball and they will force a winner-take-all Game Seven. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win 113-107.
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