Toronto Raptors (4-12) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (16-1)
November 24, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -12.5; Over/Under: +232.5
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The Toronto Raptors invade the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to battle the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have endured a really tough start to the season, but they are now aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Timberwolves in a 110-105 home win on Thursday. RJ Barrett led the team with 31 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, Chris Boucher added 22 points off the bench while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 17 points and six assists.
As a team, the Raptors shot 51 percent from the field and seven of 34 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 32 points in the first quarter, but they looked to be in trouble until the fourth quarter where they poured in 33 points to escape with the upset win in front of their home fans.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been on fire as they’ve won 16 of their first 17 games and they will be looking to stay hot after making light work of the depleted Pelicans in a 128-100 home win on Wednesday. Ty Jerome drained seven 3-pointers to lead the team with 29 points, Georges Niang added 20 points while Jaylon Tyson and Jarrett Allen each scored 16 points.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot 52 percent from the field and 18 of 42 from the 3-point line as they dominated from the start, exploding for 40 points in the second quarter to take the early lead before they outscored the Pelicans by 36-18 in the third quarter to lead by as many as 34 points. The Cavs will face the Hawks and Wizards following this one.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 13 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 11 road games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Raptors’ last five road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Raptors are still missing Kelly Olynyk, Bruno Fernando, and Immanuel Quickley, while the Cavaliers are keeping an eye on Isaac Okoro who is questionable for this one. The Raptors look to be turning the corner after taking down the Timberwolves for their second straight win, but it’s going to take more than that to convince me that they’re going to upset these red-hot Cavaliers. The line is certainly hefty, but I think the Cavaliers win this one comfortably as long as they don’t look past the Raptors.
