The Toronto Raptors are sitting comfortably in the driver’s seat in the Eastern Conference right now and will look to improve on a stellar 53-18 SU and 40-31 ATS record with a road win over the third-place Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Just how bad of a bet has Cleveland been at home? In the Cavs’ previous 38 home games, they’re 9-28-1 ATS.
Sportsbook opened the Raps as 1-point road favorites with a total of 226.5.
- The total has gone OVER in the Raptors’ last five games with no days off between games.
- The Raptors are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games on the road against the Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers are 2-6 SU and ATS in their last eight games against teams with winning records.
The Cavs, who sit 11 1/2 games behind Toronto in the East standings, received a boost when all-star Kevin Love returned from a 21-game absence due to a broken hand to score 18 points over 25 minutes in Monday’s 124-117 victory vs Milwaukee. Interim coach Larry Drew is in charge of running the team with Tyronn Lue on leave as he deals with health issues. Tristan Thompson (ankle) and Rodney Hood (back) are listed as questionable for the game.
Toronto has won a franchise-record nine straight road games after topping Orlando 93-86 on Tuesday, but another franchise-record streak of 23 consecutive 100-point outings was snapped in the process thanks to a measly 10 fourth-quarter points by the Dinos. All-star DeMar DeRozan sat out against Orlando but is expected to be back in the fold tonight. Overall, Toronto has won 20 of its past 22 games.
While the wine and gold have been struggling to cover at home, the Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Cleveland Cavaliers at even odds in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 226.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Raptors to win this game 117-109. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cleveland Cavaliers sit at 41-29 (23-46-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Toronto Raptors are currently 53-18 (40-31 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Cleveland is 35-33-2 OU and Toronto is 35-35-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Toronto injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Cavaliers rated this week at No. 18 and the Raptors sitting at No. 2.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Cleveland's No. 5-ranked offense (110.49 PPG) against a Toronto defense that ranks No. 6 at 103.66 PPG. The Cavaliers have averaged 47.58% from the field per game, more than the Raptors have managed so far this NBA season (47.15% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Raptors grabbed a 93-86 win over the Magic on Tuesday, behind a 25-point effort from Kyle Lowry at Amway Center.
The Bucks were burned for 40 points by LeBron James on Monday as the Cavaliers picked up a 124-117 win at Quicken Loans Arena.
- Toronto is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
- Toronto is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games
- Toronto is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
- Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Cleveland is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Brooklyn, Friday, March 23
Cleveland home to Phoenix, Friday, March 23
