The Raptors will host Game 6 on Saturday, May 2 (10:30 AEST) and will feel confident based on the previous games that have taken place at the Scotiabank Arena in this NBA Playoff First Round series.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Raptors to win

Value bet: Raptors in the handicap

Long shot: Scottie Barnes 2+ Made Threes

Betting Preview

Although Cleveland lead the series 3-2, each of the wins have been made by that game’s host team.

With Game 6 being played in Toronto, they’ll be hoping that this is a trend that remains. Of course, if it doesn’t, the Cavaliers are going through to the next round, where they could meet either the Orlando Magic or Detroit Pistons.

When looking at what’s happened so far, it’s clear Toronto may feel they’ll have a good chance of winning, as the margins at home have been relatively sizable:

• Game 1: Cavaliers won 126-113 in Cleveland
• Game 2: Cavaliers won 115-105 in Cleveland
• Game 3: Raptors won 126-104 in Toronto
• Game 4: Raptors won 93-89 in Toronto
• Game 5: Cavaliers won 125-120 in Cleveland

Betting Markets to Watch

The Raptors are considered the underdogs in the betting odds prior to Game 6, but we think this means there’s value worth exploring in them to win.

Indeed, the home team has won each of the Raptors' last 10 games, and with this game being all-or-nothing, we think this is a trend likely to remain.

In the handicap, the Raptors have covered the line in each of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.

With the line set at 4.5, we think there’s value in them being able to cover the spread, even if they are unable to win the game.

We think there might be some value worth exploring in the total points market.

The line has been set at 220.5, with four of the last five playoff games between the Cavaliers and Raptors at Scotiabank Arena have gone over the total match points line.

It’s a coin flip as to whether this happens again, with the odds the same for both, but we think the over is the most likely outcome.

Our Prediction

Check the latest NBA Raptors vs Cavaliers betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is that the Raptors likely win as underdogs. They have a strong recent H2H record at home against the Cavs and have plenty riding on the result of this game.

Our long shot bet is in the Scottie Barnes Made Threes market, with him to hit 2+.

He has made two or more three-pointers in four of the Raptors' last five home games against teams that held a winning record.