The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA Game 4 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 have a chance to take a 3-1 series lead and all but put this series to bed. The Cavs have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 115 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 53.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.7 points and 4 assists, while James Harden is averaging 22.7 points and 6 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Strus is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 44.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors have a chance to even up this series with the home team winning every game. The Raptors have split their last 18 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.7 points on 53.5 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 50.6 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 26.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 26.3 points and 5.3 rebounds. Collin Murray-Boyles is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandon Ingram is dishing 3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 44.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The home team has won each of the Raptors’ last eight games.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last eight games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 13 games as favorites following a loss.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last four home games after winning as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Raptors’ last nine games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last six games at Scotiabank Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight day games at Scotiabank Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Jamal Shead has recorded 75 games with 3+ assists this season—most of any player in the league.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- James Harden has recorded 67 games with 4+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (5.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (58.5%).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1549) this season.
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.2).
Raptors vs Cavaliers Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley is out for the Raptors with a hamstring injury. AJ Lawson is questionable with a back issue.
The Cavaliers don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers are the more talented team and should be favored and should win. However, I find value in the points in a series where neither team has defended. Both teams are shooting healthy percentages across the board and that indicates both sides are comfortable and we’re in for a long series. Also, the Raptors are scoring at will without Ingram playing to his full potential. Barnes and Barrett are balling, but the Raptors have another level to reach once Ingram gets going. I’ll grab the points in a game the Raptors could win outright.