Toronto Raptors (8-29) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (32-4)
January 9, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -15.5; Over/Under: 233.5
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The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Knicks and Bucks, and they play the Pistons, Warriors, and Celtics next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47.4 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.5 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.4 points and 8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Thunder and Hornets, and they play the Pacers, Thunder, and Timberwolves next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.5 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 45 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.5 points and 6.6 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 13 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last eight games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won four of their last five games against the Cavaliers following a road loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The road team has covered the spread in six of the Cavaliers’ last seven games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (70.0%) this season.
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.0) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- RJ Barrett ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (5.0) this season.
- Jakob Poeltl ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (60.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+11.7).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.4%).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.6).
Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction
This is a massive line for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are on the end of a back-to-back and who could be in a letdown spot after beating the Thunder. However, the Raptors are playing their second game in two days as well and are free-falling. The Raptors are 1-9 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Cavs continue to win and cover numbers. The Cavaliers are 26-10 ATS on the season. As I’ve said before, as long as those lines continue to cash, it’s hard to step in front of the Cavaliers. I’m certainly not stepping in front of the Cavs for the Raptors, who are 1-16 SU on the road. Give me the Cavs in a home beat down.
