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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 2 of this first-round NBA playoffs series. The Cavs lead the series 1-0.

Expect Points in Raptors at Cavs

The Cavaliers and the Raptors are capable of scoring more than 223.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

Cavs Took Game 1

Game 1 between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers was played on Saturday, with the Cavs securing a 126-113 win at Rocket Arena.

Donovan Mitchell dropped 32 points to lead the Cavs, with Max Strus adding 24 and James Harden posting 22 points and 10 assists. RJ Barrett had 24 for the Raptors, while Scottie Barnes scored 21 and Brandon Ingram added 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last 10 meetings between these teams, the Cavs have won six.

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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Toronto Raptors – Last 10 Games

The Raptors have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.2 points, 39.1 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 52.6% from the field and 73.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.6 points and 38.6 rebounds per contest.

RJ Barrett is averaging 19.6 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili 5.6 rebounds and Scottie Barnes 8.2 assists, while Ja'Kobe Walter averages 2.3 (46.0%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 124.1 points, 44.3 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 51.2% from the field and 78.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.3 points and 38.8 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 17.6 points, Evan Mobley 7.9 rebounds and James Harden 6.2 assists, while Max Strus has an average of 2.5 (43.1%) 3-pointers made.

Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Head into Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

The total line looks to be on the low side at 223.5. There’s a strong chance that the NBA rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming NBA action along with the current form of each franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball picks.

Key Raptors vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Raptors games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Raptors games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Raptors games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Cavs games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Cavs games.

Over 223.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Ingram Over 3.5 Assists -112 BetMGM logo

Brandon Ingram (Raptors) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight road games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -112 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Scottie Barnes Under 6.5 Rebounds -104 BetMGM logo

Scottie Barnes (Raptors) has totaled Under 6.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Player Rebounds wager available at -104.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 223.5
Spread Raptors +8.5
Player Assists Brandon Ingram Over 3.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 223.5 followed by Raptors to cover the +8.5 spread. Add in Brandon Ingram (Raptors) to get Over 3.5 assists.

There are lots of options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite outcomes before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Raptors Raptors logo 111 - 117 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

The Cavaliers to win by a 117-111 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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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 According to Latest Odds

With the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability of winning this NBA game, Cleveland Cavaliers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -345 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Toronto Raptors are trading at +280.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 223.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. The Over 223.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -112 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -122.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 28.5
-112
Under 28.5
-122
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 21.5
-112
Under 21.5
-122
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 20.5
-128
Under 20.5
-105
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 18.5
-125
Under 18.5
-109
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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 5.5
-133
Under 5.5
-100
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+110
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Immanuel Quickley (Raptors)
Over 4.5
+104
Under 4.5
-141
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-112
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+102
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
-104
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Jakob Poeltl (Raptors)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-105
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Can Cavs Stay Hot at Home?

The Cavaliers have run off five straight victories at Rocket Arena. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 121.60 points per contest and conceding 117.30.

The Raptors have come up short in their last three on the road. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 114.20 points on average and giving up 117.20.

The Cavs defeated the Raptors 126-113 in their last meeting at Rocket Arena. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have collected seven wins, while the Raptors have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 7-3 238.90 121.60 117.30 7 3
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Away Stats 3-7 231.40 114.20 117.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 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
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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
Brandon Ingram 1 36.1 17 4 17.0 4.0 - 2.0 1.0 -
Scottie Barnes 1 32.5 21 7 21.0 7.0 3.0 1.0 - -
RJ Barrett 1 30.5 24 3 24.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 - 1.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 1 33.2 22 10 22.0 10.0 4.0 2.0 - 2.0
Evan Mobley 1 33 17 4 17.0 4.0 1.0 7.0 - -
Donovan Mitchell 1 31 32 4 32.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 - 2.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

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
03 Apr NBA
Raptors 128-96 Grizzlies
01 Apr NBA
Kings 123-115 Raptors
31 Mar NBA
Raptors 116-127 Pistons
29 Mar NBA
Magic 87-139 Raptors

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

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
02 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 118-111 Warriors
31 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 113-127 Lakers
30 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-113 Jazz
27 Mar NBA
Heat 128-149 Cavaliers

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