Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 7 prediction, best bets: Can Donovan Mitchell close at home?
The Toronto Raptors forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers after RJ Barrett's clutch three-pointer in Game 6. Despite being underdogs, the Raptors have performed strongly, with Scottie Barnes and Barrett outplaying their counterparts and disrupting Cleveland's offense. The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell, are favored at home but have struggled offensively throughout the series.
- ▪The Raptors won Game 6 on a go-ahead three-pointer by RJ Barrett, forcing a Game 7 in Cleveland.
- ▪Home teams have won every game in the series so far, and the Cavaliers are 8.5-point favorites for Game 7.
- ▪Toronto's defense has held Cleveland to 5.3 fewer points per 100 possessions in the playoffs compared to the regular season.
- ▪Scottie Barnes has outperformed Evan Mobley, who was drafted one spot ahead of him in 2021.
- ▪RJ Barrett has taken on a larger scoring role and has effectively defended James Harden since Game 3.
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Betting Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 7 prediction, best bets: Can Donovan Mitchell close at home? By Malik Smith Published May 3, 2026, 3:30 p.m. ET Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Raptors had their sports movie moment in Game 6 when RJ Barrett’s go-ahead 3-pointer bounced perfectly above the rim and hovered for what seemed like an eternity before falling through to stun the Cavaliers and force tonight’s Game 7.
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