Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 Preview, Picks & Odds for Wednesday April 29, 2026

By Braxton Reynolds | Apr 29, 2026, 12:39am

Game 5 between the Toronto Raptors (2-2) and Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2) is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. 84% of teams in NBA history have won the series after leading 3-2, so it’s a pivotal contest for both squads. Toronto will be without Immanuel Quickley again, as he’s out for the series with a hamstring injury.

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Betting Analysis

Game 4 was one of the ugliest playoff games of the decade. Cleveland and Toronto combined for a mere 182 points and shot 14-of-70 from beyond the arc (20%). The score was 60-58 at the end of the third quarter!

Toronto’s defense flipped the script, as Cleveland scored 121.7 points per 100 possessions during the first two games but 100 points per 100 possessions across Game 3 and Game 4. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said the following about the Raptors during his interview with the media after Game 4 – “They are very athletic. They create a lot of chaos out there, a lot of double teams on drives. They are swarming…They are trying to speed us up. I think they are speeding us up…Credit to them. That’s kind of what they have done all year.”

Jamal Shead, in particular, is thriving defensively. Excluding garbage time, the Cavaliers have only scored 108.1 points per 100 possessions this series with Shead on the court. He’s averaging 2.1 stocks per game and neutralizing Cleveland’s backcourt.

Jamal Shead forces an 8-second violation and it’s Raptors ball! pic.twitter.com/06FmtyJuHc

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 26, 2026

Can the Cavaliers ramp up their intensity and energy level in Game 5? They have been outhustled during the past two games, but playing in front of the home crowd should help.

Online sportsbooks continue to underestimate Collin Murray-Boyles, so let’s run back the best bet and take him to record at least 20 points plus rebounds. The rookie is dominating on the offensive glass and taking advantage of Cleveland’s inconsistent interior defense. Through four games, Murray-Boyles has recorded 18, 24, 25, and 30 points plus rebounds.

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Best Bet, Pick & Prediction

Best Bet: Collin Murray-Boyles O19.5 Points + Rebounds (-107)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 106, Raptors 101

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game Odds

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game Information

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
Network: APVO
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Venue: Rocket Arena – 233.6 ppg; 18-25 O/U
Series Score: Tied 2-2

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Betting Resources

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Key Players

Raptors

Scottie Barnes – Last Game: 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
Brandon Ingram – Last Game: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 0 assists
RJ Barrett – Last Game: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist

Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell – Last Game: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists
James Harden – Last Game: 19 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists
Evan Mobley – Last Game: 8 points, 9 rebounds, 3 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.