The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Nets, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Pacers next. The Raptors have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 119.3 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.4 points and 6.2 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 20 points and 4.6 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.2 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Bulls, split with the Heat, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Cavs have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.4 points and 5.4 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 20.1 points and 4.3 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Raptors have lost 20 of their last 22 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won nine of their last 10 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games at Rocket Arena following a win.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 home games following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Cavaliers’ last nine games at Rocket Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Raptors’ last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.2) this season.
- Sam Merrill has recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (86) of any player in the league this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only qualified player in the league averaging at least 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks this season.
- RJ Barrett ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (57) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.8).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (47.1).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (20.7) this season.
- The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (29.7).
Cavaliers vs Raptors Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus. Jaylon Tyson and Darius Garland are questionable.
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ochai Agbaji, and Collin Murray-Boyles are questionable for the Raptors.
Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction
The Raptors have played their best ball on the road, where they have 4 wins, and it’s why the points are worth a look. However, despite playing on the end of a back-to-back, the Cavs didn’t play their starters last night. The Cavaliers are a rested group coming back home, and that should help them get a comfortable home win.
The Cavs have won 7 of the last 9 games against the Raptors. The Cavs aren’t covering numbers this season, but I need to see the Raptors rise to the occasion in a spot like this before I can back them.