<p>The two teams could end up needing a full series to separate them given what has happened already.&nbsp;</p><p>But, with Game 5 the immediate concern on Thursday, April 30, at 10:30 AEST, there’s value worth exploring in this one…</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick: </strong>Raptors to win</p><p><strong>Value bet: </strong>Harden to have over 2.5 threes-made</p><p><strong>Long shot: </strong>Jarrett Allen to score the First Basket</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>The first-round series between these two teams has seen both teams have positive moments.</p><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to take a 2-0 lead after the first two games, but then the Toronto Raptors managed to pull it back with back-to-back wins.</p><p>What’s worth noting is that the Playoffs have gone with the home side so far.</p><p>Now, with the Cavs set to play Game 5 at home and potentially Game 7, if this trend continues, they may fancy their chances against the Raptors.</p><p>For Toronto, it’s going to be a case of bucking the trend. Will they do it in this game?</p><p>Interestingly, before the two teams started the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Raptors had won each of the three regular-season meetings this year.</p><p>Two of those were in Cleveland, with 112-101 and 126-113 wins; the game in Toronto ended 110-99. Still, it’s perhaps worth noting that these games were in the early stages of the campaign.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the playoffs, the following results occurred:</p><ul><li>Game 1: Cavs won 126-113</li><li>Game 2: Cavs won 115-105</li><li>Game 3: Raptors won 126-104</li><li>Game 4: Raptors won 93-89</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>When looking at the available betting odds, the <strong>Cavs are big opening favourites</strong>.</p><p>Indeed, given the stat that the Cavaliers have won each of their nine previous playoff home games against the Raptors, it’s perhaps why the odds are as short as they are.</p><p>However, Toronto know something must change if they are to advance to the Conference semi-finals, and they have recent experience of winning in Ohio.</p><p>We think this means there’s <strong>value in their moneyline</strong> worth exploring.</p><p>For extra value, we think it’s likely <strong>James Harden will make over 2.5 threes in the game</strong>. He has made three or more three-pointers in each of his last four home appearances and is one of the best in the game.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba/toronto-raptors-at-cleveland-cavaliers-10413913">NBA Cavs vs Raptors betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>We think the <strong>Raptors are likely to win this game</strong>, as they are on a two-game winning streak and know this is almost a must-win for them.</p><p>For long shot value, we’re going with the <strong>Jarrett Allen - First Basket</strong> market. He has scored the first basket in each of the Cavaliers' last three home games against the Raptors.</p>