A thrilling showdown unfolds as the Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Sunday night. The Raptors managed to tie the series at 3-3 with a narrow 112-110 overtime victory on Friday in Toronto.

The Raptors, who finished the season with a 46-36 record, placed third in the Atlantic Division and have struggled on the road this season, posting a 22-22 record, including a 0-3 mark in playoffs. In contrast, the Cavaliers, with a record of 52-30, secured second place in the Central Division and have excelled at home, going 30-14 in the regular season and 3-0 in the postseason.

Brandon Ingram's status remains uncertain for Toronto as tipoff at Rocket Arena in Cleveland approaches at 7:30 p.m. ET. Historically, the Cavaliers dominate the all-time postseason series with a 15-5 lead and have won 13 of the last 16 playoff meetings. Currently, the Cavaliers are favored by 8.5 points according to FanDuel Sportsbook, with an over/under set at 211.5 total points.

The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, showcasing impressive results with over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on top-rated picks over the last eight seasons. The model is on a 25-9 roll (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season.

Key predictions from the model include:

• The total points scored is projected to go Over 211.5, hitting in six of the last ten matchups.
• R.J. Barrett is expected to lead the Raptors with 21.4 points, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to score 28.7 points for the Cavaliers.
• The combined total points could reach 225, with the Over hitting in 68% of simulations.

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