- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors
- Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Line: Cleveland (-3.5)
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At Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Raptors (46-36) will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) this Friday in Game 6 of their series, with the Cavaliers leading 3-2. Toronto opens this matchup as 3.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 220.5.
In Game 5, the Cavaliers secured a victory with a final score of 125-120. Cleveland showcased an impressive shooting display, achieving a 53.1% field goal percentage (43 of 81) and successfully sinking 18 of 36 attempts from three-point range. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers made 21 out of 28 attempts, finishing with a free-throw percentage of 75.0%. On the boards, they gathered 35 rebounds, including 4 offensive. Additionally, they recorded 20 assists, forced 15 turnovers from Toronto, and captured 8 steals. Defensively, the Cavaliers permitted their opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field, with the Raptors connecting on 44 out of 95 shots. Toronto managed 32 assists and achieved 8 steals while pulling down 48 rebounds (15 offensive, 33 defensive) and blocking 8 shots. They converted 68.0% of their free-throw attempts, making 17 of 25, and connected on 15 of 38 shots from beyond the arc. Both teams faced foul troubles, with Cleveland committing 16 and Toronto accumulating 21 personal fouls.
James Harden stood out in Game 5, shooting 53.8% from the field and contributing 5 assists. He logged 40 minutes on the court, gathering 9 rebounds, and scoring 23 points on 7 out of 13 shooting.
Cleveland approaches this game with a record of 52-30 this season. They average 14.0 turnovers per game while committing 19.6 fouls each night. The Cavaliers pull down 44.4 rebounds on average and tally 2,321 assists this season, ranking 8th in the NBA for passing. They excel in shooting 36.0% from three-point range (1,173 of 3,261) and 77.6% from the charity stripe, averaging 119.5 points per game (4th in the league) while hitting 48.2% of their shots.
Defensively, the Cavaliers force an average of 15.0 turnovers per game while conceding 20.5 personal fouls. They are currently ranked 16th in allowing assists, having given up 2,208 this season. Opponents shoot 46.4% against them (3,387 of 7,303), and they allow 43.2 rebounds per game. Cleveland gives up 37.2% on three-point attempts and ranks 15th in points allowed (115.4 per game).
Despite staying competitive, Toronto struggled to make crucial shots in Game 5. They allowed Cleveland to collect 35 rebounds overall (4 offensive). The Raptors shot 50.0% from beyond the arc, making 18 of 36 attempts, and went 21 of 28 from the free-throw line (75.0%). Cleveland’s FG% was at 53.1% as they made 43 of 81 shots. Toronto’s shooting performance ended at 46.3% from the field, converting 44 of 95 attempts. Toronto hit 15 of 38 three-point tries (39.5%) and had a similar free-throw efficiency at 68.0% (17 of 25). The Cavaliers committed 16 fouls, granting Toronto a total of 25 free-throw attempts. Toronto also had 15 turnovers, while recording 8 steals, and grabbed a total of 48 rebounds (33 defensive, 15 offensive).
RJ Barrett played a significant role for the Raptors, scoring 25 points across 38 minutes of action and handing out 5 assists. He shot 9 of 19 from the floor, achieving a 47.4% field goal percentage, along with 12 rebounds.
Toronto’s season record stands at 46-36. They average 20.9 personal fouls per game and maintain a 76.9% free-throw shooting rate. The Raptors assist their teammates 29.5 times per game (3rd in the NBA) while averaging 13.7 turnovers per game. They have scored a total of 9,400 points this year (114.6 points per game) with an average of 42.1 rebounds each game. Toronto ranks 7th in the league with a shooting percentage of 48.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Raptors allow 34.9% on three-point shots (1,029 of 2,945) and 79.3% from the free-throw line. They yield 24.5 assists and 42.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 2nd and 10th in the league, respectively. Toronto is also 9th in points allowed per game at 111.8, forcing 16.1 turnovers and limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 46.7% from the field (10th in the league).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA game?
Recommendation: Bet on Toronto (+3.5)
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