Game 5 – Cavaliers v Raptors Picks

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Toronto @ Cleveland

Eastern Conference Finals – Game 5

Series Tied 2-2

Season Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Cleveland 104.3 98.3 +6.0
Toronto 102.7 98.2 +4.5

2015/16 Matchups

GAME 4 Toronto Cleveland 105 : 99
GAME 3 Toronto Cleveland 99 : 84
GAME 2 Cleveland Toronto 108 : 89
GAME 1 Cleveland Toronto 115 : 84
27.02.16 Toronto Cleveland 99 : 97
05.01.16 Cleveland Toronto 122 : 100
26.11.15 Toronto Cleveland 103 : 99

Best Bet: Toronto +15.5 @1.41 (U.S: -244) – The media was saying the only chance that the Raptors had in the series was if Lowry and DeRozan could average 50+ points between them, and in Game 3 and 4 they were successful. Heading back to Cleveland, it wont be as easy.

It’s likely that LeBron will take it on himself to stop one or both from hitting their targets before seeing his Cav’s legacy go down on home court. Kevin Love has been MIA in 4th quarters with the coach looking for Channing Frye to be the key man, while Bismack Biyombo is heading into ‘cult status’ territory.

LeBron in his time has never lost a series when leading 2-0, but will need to carry his team to the Finals from here on. The Raptors have gained some momentum and will be hoping to make this trip to Quicken Loans meaningful.

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 198.5 @1.91 (U.S: -109) – Only one game in the ECF series has been decided by 200 combined points or more. Game 4 saw the Raptors come out of the blocks with the Cavs chasing hard. That’s an unlikely scenario for Game 5, go the under.

Feeling Very Lucky: Cleveland -19.5 @4.00 (U.S: +300) – A trend has formed in the Conference Finals where ‘blowouts’ are the norm. Are teams throwing in the towel too early? Rest those legs.