Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Check out our free Raptors vs Cavaliers prediction for this NBA matchup in Cleveland. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Raptors face the Cavaliers in Cleveland at 8-29.
  • The Raptors are averaging 110.7 points per game so far.
  • The Raptors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers look to improve on their 32-4 record.
  • The Cavaliers are averaging 122.7 points per game so far.
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 129-122 win vs. the Raptors.

Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers (-1308) will host the Toronto Raptors (+782) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game will be televised on SN.

Currently, the Cavaliers are favored by 15.5 points and the over/under line is set at 235. Toronto enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has an overall record of 8-29. Cleveland is riding an 11-game win streak and is 32-4 on the season.

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Thursday, January 9th
  • Betting Odds CLE -15.5, TOR +782 | CLE -1308 O/U 235

Raptors Preview: Can Toronto Pull Off a Road Win?

The Raptors fell to 8-29 on the season after a 112-98 road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Toronto entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 210, well under the O/U line of 233.5.

Toronto trailed 28-24 after the 1st quarter and played the Knicks evenly in the 2nd, with both teams scoring 27 points. However, an 11-0 run by New York stretched their lead from 68-62 to 79-62, and the Raptors couldn’t recover, as the Knicks outscored them 31-25 in the 3rd and 26-22 in the 4th.

In their 112-98 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 49.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 threes. Immanuel Quickley led the way with 22 points, 5 assists, and 3 made threes at 50% efficiency.

Scottie Barnes added 18 points and 5 assists, connecting on 2 threes at 66.7%, while RJ Barrett contributed 16 points. Quickley scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, with Barnes adding 9 in the 2nd.

Defensively, the Raptors gave up 112 points to the Knicks, allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 26 points. Overall, Toronto allowed New York to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors held the Knicks to 12 made threes on 36% shooting. Toronto also sent New York to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Raptors recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Cavaliers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cavaliers?

The Raptors fell to 8-29 on the season after a 112-98 road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Toronto entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 210 points was well below the O/U line of 233.5.

Toronto trailed 28-24 after the 1st quarter and played the Knicks even in the 2nd, with both teams scoring 27 points. However, an 11-0 run by New York stretched the lead from 68-62 to 79-62, and the Raptors couldn’t recover. They entered the 4th quarter down 86-76 and were outscored 26-22 in the final period.

Jarrett Allen's 25 points and 11 rebounds on 81.8% shooting led the Cavaliers to a 129-122 win over the Thunder, with Evan Mobley adding 21 points and 10 boards. Darius Garland contributed 18 points, while Max Strus chipped in 17.

Cleveland shot 52.2% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 41.7% clip. Ty Jerome scored 8 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter, and Mobley added 7 points in the final period.

Despite allowing 122 points on 53% shooting from the field, the Cavaliers managed to secure a win over the Thunder. Cleveland gave up 43 points in the 3rd quarter but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 20 points.

The Cavaliers did well defending the three, holding the Thunder to 11 made threes on 35% shooting. Cleveland also sent Oklahoma City to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Raptors vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 108 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 0-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 10-0 and an ATS mark of 8-2.

Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction

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