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Raptors Aim to Even Series vs. Cavaliers
26 Apr
Summary
- Raptors seek to tie series 2-2 against Cavaliers.
- SportsLine model projects over 220.5 total points.
- Cavaliers hold a 14-3 all-time playoff series lead.
The Toronto Raptors are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday, April 27, 2026. Toronto aims to even the best-of-seven matchup after securing a 126-104 victory in Game 3, narrowing the series deficit to 2-1.
The Cavaliers, who finished second in the Central Division with a 52-30 record, have a 25-17 road record this season. The Raptors, third in the Atlantic Division with a 46-36 record, boast a 25-17 home record. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Cleveland holds a commanding 14-3 lead in the all-time postseason series, having won 12 of their last 13 playoff meetings against Toronto. The Cavaliers are currently 3.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 220.5 total points for Game 4.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates games 10,000 times, anticipates the combined score to exceed 220.5 points. The model projects four Cavaliers players to score 14.8 or more points, led by Donovan Mitchell with 26.7 points. Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Raptors with 21.5 points, as five Toronto players are projected to score at least 11.1 points. The model's simulation predicts a total of 223 combined points, indicating value on the Over.
