Cleveland Cavaliers (43-10) vs. Toronto Raptors (17-37)
February 12, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +13.5; Over/Under: 236
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday 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 Timberwolves and Wizards, and they play the Nets, Knicks, and Grizzlies next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.4 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points and 4.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.9 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Rockets, beat the 76ers, and they play the Heat, Suns, and Celtics next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 47 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games at Scotiabank Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Wednesday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers have won 23 of their last 25 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Raptors’ last eight games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Raptors vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Raptors will be without Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, PJ Tucker, and Brandon Ingram.
The Cavs won’t have Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. Max Strus and Ty Jerome are questionable.
Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are capable of winning in a blowout as they’re one of the best teams in the league, have the rest advantage, and they’re 34-19 ATS on the season. The Raptors are coming off a last-second win last night over the 76ers. I’m still grabbing the points with the Raptors. Since getting healthier, the Raptors have quietly played good ball and are cashing tickets. The Raptors have now covered seven of their last 10 games and are 32-21-1 ATS on the season overall. The Raptors are 4-2 ATS in their last six games as a double-digit underdog, and two of those covers were outright wins. The Raptors lost by six points to the Cavs on the road last month. Give me the free buckets.
