Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Game 4 Preview, Picks & Odds for Sunday, April 26, 2026

By Braxton Reynolds | Apr 25, 2026, 7:16pm

Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers (2-1) and Toronto Raptors (1-2) is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Only 4.4% of teams in NBA history have won the series after trailing 1-3, so it’s a must-win contest for the Raptors. They will once again be without starting point guard Immanuel Quickley, who is out for the series with a hamstring injury.

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Betting Analysis

Toronto’s offense roared to life in Game 3 to the tune of 126 points. The Raptors shooting 14-of-23 from beyond the arc is unsustainable, but they were able to generate more shots inside the restricted area compared to previous games.

Jamison Battle only logged three total minutes during the first two games, but he played 15 minutes in Game 3 and knocked down four triples in the fourth quarter that helped Toronto pull away. Head coach Darko Rajakovic praised Battle during his post-game interview and called him an “ultimate professional” who is “always keeping himself ready”. Battle’s performance likely earned him more playing time moving forward, especially if he continues to sink three-point jumpers.

Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Collin Murray-Boyles are now averaging a combined 70.7 points per game on 63.2% shooting from the field. The trio is thriving inside the arc and generating quality paint attempts. Brandon Ingram’s scoring volume has subsequently faded, but he can still be impactful by drawing attention, making the right passes, and punishing the Cavs if they devote less resources to him.

Meanwhile, Cleveland’s offense fell flat in Game 3 and committed 20 turnovers. But the Cavaliers took care of business at home and still have a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

The best bet for Game 4 is taking Murray-Boyles to record at least 20 points plus rebounds. His minutes have increased in every game, and Murray-Boyles is thriving as a play-finisher and rebounder. Overall, the rookie has recorded 18, 24, and 30 points plus rebounds in this series.

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Best Bet, Pick & Prediction

Best Bet: Collin Murray-Boyles O19.5 Points + Rebounds (+164)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 116, Raptors 112

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game Odds

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game Information

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
Network: ESPN
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Venue: Scotiabank Arena – 226.2 ppg; 19-22-1 O/U
Series Score: Cavaliers 2-1

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Betting Resources

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Key Players

Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell – Last Game: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
James Harden – Last Game: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Evan Mobley – Last Game: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists

Raptors

Scottie Barnes – Last Game: 33 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists
Brandon Ingram – Last Game: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
RJ Barrett – Last Game: 33 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists

Braxton Reynolds

Braxton has been covering the NBA for Lineups since the 2022 season. He's worked with multiple collegiate coaching staffs regarding analytics and scouting, which has allowed him to understand the game on a deeper level. Braxton also currently writes about the Oklahoma City Thunder for Thunder Roundtable.