The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pacers and Clippers, and they play the Hawks next. The Cavs have won 12 of their last 17 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.3 points and 5.3 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 19 points and 4 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Nets and Wizards, and they play the Pacers next. The Raptors have won 11 of their last 12 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 121.2 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.1 points and 5.8 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.6 points and 5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last 11 home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors has covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 13 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against the Raptors following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last seven Monday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
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.
- Immanuel Quickley has recorded two games with 7+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Darius Garland has made the most free-throws without a miss (17) of any player in the league this season.
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (62.2).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (355) this season.
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.4).
- Eleven different Cavaliers players have scored 15+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
Raptors vs Cavaliers Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl is questionable for the Raptors. RJ Barrett is likely out.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus. Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen are questionable.
Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction
Both teams on the end of a back-to-back, I usually like the team that’s at home and didn’t have to travel. Not to mention, the Cavs sat a lot of guys yesterday due to minor injuries, and they’re 6-12 ATS on the season. The Cavaliers aren’t making you money this season. Meanwhile, the Raptors are one of the hottest teams in the league, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Raptors are also 2-0 SU against the Cavs this season, covering big underdog tickets in both games. While the Cavs are the rightful favorites, the value is with the Raptors in this one.