Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +15 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -15 |
| Total | 234 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two Eastern conference teams sitting on opposite sides of the conference table and playing their second legs of a back-to-back are clashing today, when the Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs are unstoppable lately with ten consecutive wins, and they are playing their third consecutive game at home, where they are the best team in the NBA with an almost perfect record. On the other hand, the Raptors look like they cannot turn their horrendous season around, as they are stuck in the lower places of the East and have won only once in their last 14 games.
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: Isaac Okoro is out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett are questionable.
Cleveland Cavaliers Form and Trends
The Cavaliers have a 30-4 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the East. The Cavs are 24-10 against the spread and 22-12 in over/under, while having a 18-1 home record. The Cavaliers are 13-1 in their last 14 games and 6-2 against the spread in their last 8. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Cavaliers are coming off a 115-105 win over Charlotte, as they held the Hornets into just 42% shooting from the field. Four of the five Cleveland starters scored double figures, led by Darius Garland with 25 points with 4 triples and 3 rebounds, but dished just a couple of assists.
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 23.3 points, adding 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Darius Garland adds 20.5 points and a team-high 6.6 assists per game.
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have an 8-27 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. Toronto is 20-14-1 against the spread and 17-17 in over/under, while having a 7-12 home record. The Raptors are 1-12 in their last 13 games and 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 4-2-1 in their last 7 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 104-128 loss by Milwaukee, as they shot way worse than the Bucks both from the field (45% to 57%) and from downtown (25% to 50%). Four Toronto starters scored double figures, led by RJ Barrett with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 23.5 points, adding 6.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 20.4 points, 8 rebounds and a team-high 6.5 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Cavaliers are second-best in the league with 122.5 points per game. The Cavs boast the best percentages both in field goals, with 50.4%, and in 3-pointers, with 40.5%. Defensively, they rank 9th in the NBA, allowing 110.7 points per game.
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 111 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They shoot 46.2% from the field (16th) and 34.2% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, they are the 4th-worst team in the league, allowing 119 points per game.
The Cavaliers have won both previous meetings against the Raptors this season. At home by 122-108 and on the road by 136-106, covering the spread in both. The Cavs are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Raptors, and are 4-1-1 against the spread. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings in Cleveland.
Prediction
In this Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, the Cleveland are coming as -15 home favorites. The are rightfully favored, as they are the superior team in this matchup. The Cavs are the third-best covering team at home, winning by an average of 13.9 points, while the Raptors are just 8-8 against the spread on the road, losing by an average of 11.2 points. The Cavs have already won the Raptors twice this season, by 14 and 30 points, and I see them having no issue blowing them out once again today, as both teams are in the second leg of a back-to-back. Take the Cleveland Cavaliers and lay the points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -15
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