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  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

Can Raptors Stay Close to the Favorites?

The Raptors at +8.5 looks like a strong number for the underdogs as they face the Cavaliers. Toronto lost Game 1 by 13 points, but they won all three regular-season meetings between the teams, suggesting they can keep this one competitive. At -110, there’s enough here to back Toronto to cover the spread.

Cavs Dominated Game 1

Game 1 between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers took place Saturday, with the Cavs earning 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

The Cavs have won six of the last 10 meetings between these teams, but the Raptors have taken three of the four matchups this season.

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

Step into Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built same game parlay.

Game Prediction

We like the Raptors getting points on the spread here. Take +8.5 at -110, as this number gives the underdogs a solid chance to stay within range in what should be a competitive first-round matchup.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Raptors vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • Raptors have won 3 of 4 meetings with the Cavs this season

Raptors +8.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: James Harden Over 19.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Cavs) has racked up Over 19.5 points in 4 straight games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -123 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Scottie Barnes Over 5.5 Assists -128 BetMGM logo

Scottie Barnes (Raptors) has totaled Over 5.5 assists in 7 of the past 10 games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -128.

Latest Scottie Barnes Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Raptors +9.5
Totals Over 222.5
Player Points James Harden Over 19.5

Our same game parlay pick is Raptors +9.5 on the spread, Over 222.5 and James Harden (Cavs) to score Over 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Raptors Raptors logo 111 - 115 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

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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 sportsbooks have the Cleveland Cavaliers at -476 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 83% likely to win this NBA Playoffs game according to the latest odds. Toronto are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back the Raptors at +370.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 221.5 right now. 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 -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -108 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -127.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-108
Under 27.5
-127
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 22.5
-112
Under 22.5
-120
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 19.5
-123
Under 19.5
-110
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R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Over 19.5
-109
Under 19.5
-123
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Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-128
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-149
Under 5.5
+110
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Jamal Shead (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-139
Under 5.5
+102
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-139
Under 4.5
+104
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-120
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-128
Under 8.5
-106
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+102
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Jakob Poeltl (Raptors)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-114
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Can Cavs Keep Their Home Form Going?

The Cavaliers have chalked up five straight victories at Rocket Arena. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 121.60 points per contest and giving up 117.30.

The Raptors have endured three consecutive losses away from home. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 114.20 points on average and giving up 117.20.

The last time these teams met at Rocket Arena, the Cavs came out on top 126-113 against the Raptors. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have collected seven wins, with the Raptors owning three.

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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