Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, & Best Bets: Game 5 NBA Playoffs

The Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their playoff series on Wednesday. Despite winning Games 3 and 4, the Raptors are basketball betting underdogs at the BetMGM online sportsbook. 

Toronto has tied the series at two wins apiece after falling 2-0 behind. 

The Raptors’ odds to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals are. 

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 5 Odds, Spread, Total, & Moneyline

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 5 Prediction

I predict the Cavaliers will win Game 5 of this series. 

Cleveland was dominant in the first two games. Home-court advantage has been a key factor in this series, so I predict the Cavs will step up after underwhelming performances in Toronto. 

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 5 Best Bets

Game 4 was hardly the most aesthetically appealing basketball. It was a slugfest between two teams struggling to score, with Toronto outlasting Cleveland despite shooting only 32% from the field. 

The Raptors ended up with a considerable possession advantage. They took 10 more shots than the Cavs, largely because Cleveland turned the ball over 17 times. James Harden struggled mightily in Games 3 and 4, and it will be interesting to see if he is more reliable as a playmaker with the series returning to Cleveland. 

After being uncharacteristically inefficient from the field on Sunday, I predict Donovan Mitchell will return to his usual scoring output and hit his points over in Game 5. A proven playoff performer with plenty of experience late in series, Mitchell knows what he needs to do if Cleveland is to get back on track.

Collin Murray-Boyles has been integral for the Raptors throughout this series. Playing more minutes than Jakob Poeltl, Murray-Boyles’ athleticism has made him an important play finisher. I predict he will go over his points and rebounds line. 

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