Toronto Raptors (30-31) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (38-25)
February 26, 2023 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5; Over/Under: -
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The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 49 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 25.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 19.7 points and 4.3 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and O.G. Anunoby is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 111.8 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.3 points and 4.9 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Raptors vs Cavaliers Trends
The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. The Cavaliers are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 Sunday games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The over is 10-3 in Raptors last 13 road games. The over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 overall. The Raptors are 3-11 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Cleveland and 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the better team obviously, and they win at home by an average of 8.6 points, so I can understand the love here. However, the Toronto Raptors have been able to compete most nights and while it may not be fun to watch, they lose as underdogs by an average of just 1.2 points. The Raptors hang around most games. Give me the points.
