The stage is set for a thrilling Game 7 as the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off Sunday night with a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals on the line. After an electrifying 112-110 overtime win in Toronto on Friday, the Raptors have evened this first-round series at 3-3 and forced a winner-take-all showdown at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

The Raptors finished the regular season at 46-36, good for third in the Atlantic Division, but have struggled on the road this postseason, going 0-3 away from home. Overall, they are 22-22 on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers (52-30) have been dominant on their home floor, boasting a 30-14 record in Cleveland during the regular season and a perfect 3-0 mark in the playoffs. Toronto could be without forward Brandon Ingram, who is listed as questionable with a heel injury.

History favors Cleveland in this matchup. The Cavaliers lead the all-time postseason series 15-5 and have won 13 of the last 16 playoff meetings between these two teams. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with the Cavs entering as 8.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for total points stands at 210.5.

For those looking to make informed picks, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times. The model has been on fire this season, returning well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. It enters the second week of the 2026 playoffs on a remarkable 25-9 roll (74%) on top-rated spread picks.

After running its simulations, the model is leaning toward the Over on the total. With both teams fighting for survival and the intensity of a Game 7 atmosphere, expect a high-energy battle that could come down to the wire. Whether you're a Raptors fan hoping for a road upset or a Cavaliers supporter expecting a home-court victory, this is the kind of playoff drama that defines the NBA postseason.