Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers odds, selections, and forecasts.
The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-16) are set to face the Toronto Raptors (19-33) at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. We’ll analyze the odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook for the Cavaliers vs. Raptors game and provide our NBA predictions.
In terms of the season series, it’s currently tied at 1-1. Cleveland secured a 105-102 victory at home on November 26 in the first meeting, with Toronto covering as a 3.5-point underdog, and the game staying under the total points line of 222.5. The Raptors responded with a 124-121 win as a 2.5-point favorite at home on New Year’s Day, hitting the over on the total points line of 227.5.
The Cavaliers are entering the game with momentum, having dominated the Brooklyn Nets 118-95 on the road, covering a 7.5-point spread, and the game staying under the total points line of 224. Cleveland is on an impressive 8-game winning streak, with a 5-3 against the spread (ATS) record during this stretch. Moreover, the under has cashed in 6 of their past 8 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 107-104 win as a 2.5-point favorite against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. However, they face a quick turnaround, having been blown out by 38 points in their most recent game with no rest on Monday night in New Orleans. Toronto holds a 0-5 straight-up (SU) and 1-4 ATS record in the past 5 games with no rest.
Here are the odds from FanDuel Sportsbook for the Cavaliers at Raptors game:
– Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Raptors +128 (bet $100 to win $128)
– Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -3.5 (-110) | Raptors +3.5 (-110)
– Over/Under (O/U): 213 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Our prediction for the game is a tied series at 1-1, with the Cavaliers winning 105-102 in the first meeting and the Raptors responding with a 124-121 victory on New Year’s Day.
Regarding the moneyline, the Cavaliers at -150 involve some risk for a moderate reward. The Raptors at +128 might be considered as an underdog option.
For the against the spread bet, the Cavaliers -3.5 (-110) are worth considering given their recent success and the Raptors’ struggles on no rest.
The total points line is set at 213, and our analysis suggests the game might stay under the total points, given the recent trend of the Cavaliers’ games staying under and the potential fatigue factor for the Raptors playing on a quick turnaround.
