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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Raptors vs Cavaliers

The No. 5 seed Toronto Raptors (46-36, 22-19 away) take on the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 27-14 at home) in Game 1 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Don’t Underestimate Raptors

The Raptors are getting a decent cushion on the spread here and that could prove valuable in what looks like a competitive matchup. Take the +8 at -106 when they face the Cavaliers.

Raptors Enter Series Off Road Losses

The Toronto Raptors come into this series off back-to-back road losses, but they closed the regular season with a dominant 136-101 home win over the Brooklyn Nets. Scottie Barnes led the way with a triple-double, finishing with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.

The Cleveland Cavaliers won their last outing, beating the Washington Wizards 130-117 at Rocket Arena for their fourth straight home win. Nae'Qwan Tomlin finished with 26 points, while Tyrese Proctor added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaylon Tyson chipped in with 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Raptors beat the Cavs 110-99 in their last meeting at Scotiabank Arena and have taken three straight in the matchup. However, they are just 4-6 over the last 10 meetings.

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

Toronto Raptors lineup: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead.

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

Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

This Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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

We like the Raptors to put up a fight in Game 1 of this NBA Playoffs matchup, which makes us comfortable backing the underdogs against the spread. You can get -106 on the +8 that’s available.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Raptors vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +8 line has been covered by Raptors in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8 line has been covered by Raptors in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 consecutive games against Raptors.

Raptors +8 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: James Harden Under 21.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Cavs) has had Under 21.5 points in 7 of the past 8 games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -114.

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Evan Mobley Over 2.5 Assists -154 BetMGM logo

Evan Mobley (Cavs) has recorded Over 2.5 assists in 7 of the past 8 games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -154 on offer that this happens.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Raptors +8
Totals Over 219.5
Player Points James Harden Under 21.5

Our same game parlay pick is Raptors +8 on the spread, Over 219.5 and James Harden (Cavs) to score Under 21.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Raptors Raptors logo 110 - 113 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

We’re expecting a close game, so it could be worth backing the Cavs to win 113-110. You can get a huge price on this outcome and it should keep things interesting throughout.

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Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Big Favorites With the Books

The Cleveland Cavaliers are listed as -345 favorites for this playoff game, which implies a 78% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the Toronto Raptors are available at +280.

The spread is 8 and the total points line is currently 220.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Total. If you want to wager Over 220.5, there are odds of -115.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -118 that he goes Over 27.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-118
Under 27.5
-118
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 21.5
-106
Under 21.5
-128
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 21.5
-106
Under 21.5
-128
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-114
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Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-120
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 6.5
-104
Under 6.5
-132
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-164
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 3.5
-100
Under 3.5
-133
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-152
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+104
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-130
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Jakob Poeltl (Raptors)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-137
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Cavs Tough to Crack at Home

The Cavaliers have put together four straight wins at Rocket Arena. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 120.30 points per contest and giving up 116.90.

The Raptors have gone 3-7 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 114.00 points scored and 116.80 points allowed.

The Raptors earned a 126-113 win over the Cavs the last time they played at Rocket Arena. Looking back at the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have posted six victories, while the Raptors have logged four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O210.5 U210.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 8-2 243.10 124.30 118.80 10 0
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Away Stats 2-8 229.50 111.30 118.20 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O210.5 = Games Over 210.5 Points
  • U210.5 = Games Under 210.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Toronto Raptors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Scottie Barnes 6 39.27 145 54 24.2 9.0 1.2 5.7 1.8 1.3
RJ Barrett 6 37.98 146 22 24.3 3.7 2.7 7.5 0.3 1.0
Jamal Shead 6 31.42 49 28 8.2 4.7 2.0 1.8 0.2 1.7

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 6 37.02 126 40 21.0 6.7 2.8 5.2 0.7 2.0
Donovan Mitchell 6 35.03 140 20 23.3 3.3 3.0 5.2 0.3 0.8
Evan Mobley 6 34.4 114 20 19.0 3.3 1.3 8.8 1.0 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Toronto Raptors Injury Table

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Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

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

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

01 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 110-112 Raptors
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

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

01 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 110-112 Raptors
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

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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