LeBron James might as well be given the key to the city of Toronto after his game-winning shots against the Raptors in games 1 and 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Raptors not only need to figure out how to stop the unstoppable James, they are fighting against history, as the Cavaliers have never lost a Game 4 after taking the first three games of a series. Will the Cavs complete the sweep Monday when they host the Raptors?
- The Raptors are 2-14 SU in their last 16 games against the Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games in the playoffs as favorite.
- The Cavaliers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games.
The Raptors are desperately trying to prove they are not the same Raptors we are used to – but any goodwill they built throughout the regular season went up in flames in this series. The Raptors completely rebuilt themselves in the offseason to move the ball more and shoot the three in hopes of finally being able to get past LeBron. It hasn’t mattered. It also doesn’t help that DeMar DeRozan played one of his worst games of the season in Game 3 and was ultimately benched in the fourth quarter.
James has been playing on another level during the postseason – averaging 34.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists while shooting 54.7 percent. However, the rest of the Cavaliers are finally stepping up and giving their leader some support after relying almost entirely on James during the first round. Kevin Love is averaging 19.7 points and 13.3 rebounds in this series while Kyle Korver and Jeff Green are tallying 14.0 and 13.7 ppg respectively.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Toronto Raptors listed as 5.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 213 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 115-103 win for the Cavaliers. 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 Toronto Raptors will try to spoil the party on Monday; they are 48-42-1 against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are 35-56-1 ATS. Toronto is 45-44-2 vs the betting total points scored; Cleveland is 44-46-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Toronto injuries news.
The Cavaliers-Raptors betting odds would favor the Raptors if the lines were set according to power rankings. Cleveland is rated No. 8 in our latest OddsShark poll, while Toronto sits at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cleveland's No. 6-ranked offense averaging 109.79 PPG, against a Toronto defense that ranks No. 9 at 104.48 PPG. The Cavaliers' field-goal percentage has averaged 47.38% so far, more than the Raptors shooters have achieved on the year, 47.22% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kyle Lowry scored 27 points for Toronto on Saturday, but the Cavaliers managed a 105-103 victory over the Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena.
- Toronto is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games
- Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
- Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- Cleveland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
- Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
- Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Cleveland, Wednesday, May 9
