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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Raptors

The No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 25-16 away) face the No. 5 Toronto Raptors (46-36, 24-17 at home) in Game 3 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The Cavs lead the series 2-0.

Raptors Can Keep It Close Against Cavs

We’re taking a shot on Toronto, who are getting +3 on the spread. Back on home court after playing the first two games on the road, the Raptors should be more competitive here. At -110, we’re confident they can cover against the Cavaliers.

Cavs Cruise Through First Two Games

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened the series with a 126-113 win and followed it up with a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 at Rocket Arena on Monday night.

In Game 2, Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 30 points, while James Harden added 28 and Evan Mobley chipped in 25. For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes had 26, RJ Barrett finished with 22 and Collin Murray-Boyles added 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs have taken seven of the last 10 games against the Raptors.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors logo Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell.

Toronto Raptors lineup: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Picks

This Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic same game parlay.

Game Prediction

There’s solid value on the Raptors against the spread in this first-round matchup. We expect a strong performance and +3 at -110 looks like an appealing line.

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Key Cavaliers vs Raptors stats:

  • The +3 line has been covered by Raptors in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +3 line has been covered by Raptors in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +3 line has been covered by Raptors in 3 consecutive games at home.

Raptors +3 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Scottie Barnes Under 6.5 Rebounds +108 BetMGM logo

Scottie Barnes (Raptors) hasn't covered the 6.5 rebounds total in 8 of the past 10 games. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of +108.

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Scottie Barnes Under 18.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Scottie Barnes (Raptors) has an average of 15.7 points in the past 10 games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -108.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Raptors +3
Totals Over 220.5
Player Rebounds Scottie Barnes Under 6.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Raptors +3, Over 220.5 and Scottie Barnes (Raptors) to record Under 6.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 113 - 114 Raptors logo Raptors

For bigger odds, consider the correct score market. A 114-113 Raptors win comes with the potential for a massive return and makes for a fun, high-upside play.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cavs Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

The sportsbooks have the Cleveland Cavaliers at -147 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win Game 3 according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back the Toronto Raptors, you will find +126 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 221.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 221.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -115.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-118
Under 27.5
-115
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 21.5
-118
Under 21.5
-115
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 20.5
-122
Under 20.5
-112
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 19.5
-115
Under 19.5
-118
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Player Assists
Jamal Shead (Raptors)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-139
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+102
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-161
Under 5.5
+120
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-104
Under 4.5
-132
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-149
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-110
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 7.5
+102
Under 7.5
-139
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Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-149
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Raptors Keep Cashing In at Home

The Raptors have won three straight at Scotiabank Arena. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 121.60 points per contest while yielding 105.20.

The Cavs own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 120.60 points on offense and surrendering 116.60 on defense.

When the teams last met at Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors beat the Cavs 110-99. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors have won six while the Cavs have taken four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O219.5 U219.5
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Home Stats 9-1 226.00 121.80 104.20 8 2
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 6-4 229.10 113.90 115.20 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O219.5 = Games Over 219.5 Points
  • U219.5 = Games Under 219.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 5 35.62 110 31 22.0 6.2 3.2 4.4 0.6 2.0
Donovan Mitchell 5 33.86 116 18 23.2 3.6 3.2 5.2 0.2 1.0
Evan Mobley 5 33.04 88 17 17.6 3.4 1.0 7.8 1.2 0.8

Toronto Raptors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Scottie Barnes 5 37.54 120 40 24.0 8.0 1.4 5.4 1.6 1.0
RJ Barrett 5 36.9 122 19 24.4 3.8 2.4 7.2 0.4 1.0
Jamal Shead 5 31.02 42 22 8.4 4.4 2.0 2.0 0.2 1.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Toronto Raptors Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Confirmed Lineup
3 Brandon Ingram
4 Scottie Barnes
9 RJ Barrett
14 Ja'Kobe Walter
19 Jakob Poeltl
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 James Harden
4 Evan Mobley
31 Jarrett Allen
32 Dean Wade
45 Donovan Mitchell

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 120-125 Cavaliers
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 89-93 Raptors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-126 Raptors
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 105-115 Cavaliers
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 113-126 Cavaliers
12 Apr NBA
Wizards 117-130 Cavaliers
10 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 102-124 Hawks
08 Apr NBA
Hawks 116-122 Cavaliers
06 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 142-126 Grizzlies
05 Apr NBA
Pacers 108-117 Cavaliers

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 120-125 Cavaliers
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 89-93 Raptors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-126 Raptors
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 105-115 Cavaliers
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 113-126 Cavaliers
12 Apr NBA
Nets 101-136 Raptors
10 Apr NBA
Raptors 95-112 Knicks
09 Apr NBA
Heat 114-128 Raptors
07 Apr NBA
Heat 95-121 Raptors
05 Apr NBA
Raptors 101-115 Celtics

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak

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