After resting for a few days, the Toronto Raptors commence a road trip in Cleveland on Sunday night to play the sensational Cavaliers.
Speaking of rest, both sides will have been out of action for a few days. The Raptors were at home on Thursday to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. The return of Scottie Barnes energized the club en route to a 110-105 victory. The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from their only loss of the season with a 128-100 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Our NBA odds have the Cavaliers as massive -11.5 favourites.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Odds
Sunday night is the second time this season these Eastern Conference foes face one another. Cleveland and Toronto opened their seasons against one another on October 23, a match the Cavs won 136-106. That, however, was a weakened Raptors squad due to injuries.
Overall, the Cavaliers have taken four of the last five against the Raptors. December 2022 was the last time Toronto walked off the court in Cleveland with a W.
Don’t look now, but Darko Rajakovic’ ensemble is an impressive 11-5 against the spread this season. They have not been favoured once, so playing close games helps a lot. To that point, Toronto is 3-2 against spreads greater than +10. If we include spreads of +9 or greater, the Raps are a solid 5-3. Even though the team is getting healthier, Bruce Brown, Immanuel Quickley, and Kelly Olynyk are still out.
There isn’t much to criticize about these Cavaliers. At 16-1 in the standings – far and away the best record – and 13-4 ATS, the team is soaring. They’ve covered multiple -10 spreads and even a -14 spread. Incidentally, the defeat in Boston on Tuesday was also a win against the spread. The best part is they’re doing it without any players in the top 10 in scoring – Donovan Mitchell is 15th with 24.3 points per match. Of note, Dean Wade is listed as Out, as is Caris LeVert. Isaac Okoro is day-to-day.
Toronto Raptors
Sunday night will be the biggest test of the season so far for the Raptors. That said, they have been in the lion’s den already a few times this season with games at Denver, the Lakers, the Clippers, and at home to these same Cavs.
For that matter, Thursday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves was already the second meeting of the season. The Wolves had downed the dinos 112-101 in October, but this time Toronto got the better of them.
It was a special night given the return of Barnes to the lineup. He played 27 minutes and finished 5-for-11, with 17 points, three boards, and six assists. He looked spry and made some crucial plays down the stretch. Perhaps his presence lessened Jakob Poeltl’s impact (15 points after scoring like crazy in recent games). Then again, that might have been Rudy Gobert’s stout defending.
RJ Barrett’s 31 points led the Raptors, although Chris Boucher bolstered the attack off the bench with 22. This was a terrific, back-and-forth affair for which the outcome was anyone’s guess in crunch time. Make the final a nice 110-105 win for Toronto.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Even without Garland in the lineup, there was no letdown on Wednesday evening at home to the New Orleans Pelicans. To be fair, the Pelicans are one of the most injury-prone sides in the entire NBA.
Even so, head coach Kenny Atkinson needed a rebound match from his group after losing for the first time all season. Rebound they did to the tune of an easy 128-100 win. A better overall shooting night (52.7 percent to 42.4 per cent), a vastly superior one from beyond the arc (42.9 per cent to 25.8) and better efficiency from the charity line (85.7 per cent to 63.6 per cent). Cleveland was the better team by every metric.
Ty Jerome had a career-high 29 points, Georges Niang came off the bench to add 20 points, and rookie Jaylon Tyson played his biggest game yet (37 minutes, 11 boards, 16 points).
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 24 Nov 2:13am | - | - | O +234.5 -115 |
Closing 25 Nov 2:33am | - | - | O +240.5 -125 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points |
21.71 |
Assists |
6.33 |
Rebounds |
10.11 |
FG% |
61 |
Steals |
1.45 |
Blocks |
1.29 |
Points |
23.94 |
Assists |
6.67 |
Rebounds |
10.33 |
FG% |
70 |
Steals |
1.41 |
Blocks |
1.54 |
- Regular Season
Cavaliers Team Leaders
Points |
21.71 |
Assists |
6.33 |
Rebounds |
10.11 |
FG% |
61 |
Steals |
1.45 |
Blocks |
1.29 |
Points |
23.94 |
Assists |
6.67 |
Rebounds |
10.33 |
FG% |
70 |
Steals |
1.41 |
Blocks |
1.54 |
Injuries
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Jakob Poeltl (C)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Jamal Shead (SG)
Gradey Dick (SG)
Ty Jerome (SG)
Max Strus (PG)
Donovan Mitchell (SG)
Craig Porter Jr. (PG)
Sam Merrill (PG)
Dean Wade (SF)
Caris LeVert (SG)
Isaac Okoro (SF)
Evan Mobley (C)
Ty Jerome (SG)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jonathan Mogbo (PF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
Mogbo exited the previous matchup with an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the 76ers on Tuesday. |
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Brandon Ingram (SF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
Ingram has been out of the lineup with a sprained left ankle, and it is unclear how long he will be idle. |
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Jakob Poeltl (C) | Out indefinitely | Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Poeltl is out of commission due to a right hip injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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RJ Barrett (SF) | Prob Wed | Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Barrett is bothered by a concussion, but he is projected to be active against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 03 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Thunder on Friday. |
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Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Tues | Face - 03 / 02 / 25 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
Brown is battling with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Quickley suffered an undisclosed injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will kit up against the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Davion Mitchell (PG) | Ques Wed | Heel - 01 / 02 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Mitchell is tending to a heel injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. |
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Jamal Shead (SG) | Ques Tues | Illness - 30 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Shead is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will feature in lineup against the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Gradey Dick (SG) | Ques Fri | Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 | 6-3 | 4-5 | + - |
Dick is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will face Bulls on Friday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Ty Jerome (SG) | Ques Feb 20 | Calf - 11 / 02 / 25 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Jerome is bothered by a right calf soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Nets on Thursday, February 20th. |
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Max Strus (PG) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 10 / 02 / 25 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Strus is laid up with a right ankle soreness, and his status for Monday's clash against the Raptors on Wednesday. |
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Donovan Mitchell (SG) | Prob Fri | Shoulder - 05 / 02 / 25 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
Mitchell is dealing with a right shoulder contusion, but he is likely to play Friday's lineup against the Wizards. |
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Craig Porter Jr. (PG) | Ques Wed | Illness - 01 / 02 / 25 | 3-3 | 4-2 | + - |
Porter Jr. is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will feature in Wednesday's lineup against the Pistons. |
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Sam Merrill (PG) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
Merrill is ailing from illness, and it is yet to be established if he will suit up against the Hawks on Thursday. |
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Dean Wade (SF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 24 / 01 / 25 | 5-6 | 7-4 | + - |
Wade is tending to a bone bruise in his right knee, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Caris LeVert (SG) | Out indefinitely | Wrist - 20 / 01 / 25 | 7-6 | 8-5 | + - |
LeVert is hampered by a wrist injury, and it is unclear how long he will be idle. |
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Isaac Okoro (SF) | Out indefinitely | Shoulder - 18 / 01 / 25 | 7-7 | 9-5 | + - |
Okoro is hampered by a shoulder injury, and the team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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Evan Mobley (C) | Ques Sat | Calf - 17 / 01 / 25 | 8-7 | 10-5 | + - |
Mobley is laid up with a right calf soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Rockets on Saturday. |
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Ty Jerome (SG) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 11 / 01 / 25 | 8-9 | 11-6 | + - |
Jerome is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Thunder on Thursday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 24 Nov 2:13am - - O +234.5 -115 Closing 25 Nov 2:33am - - O +240.5 -125 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 21.71
Assists 6.33
Rebounds 10.11
FG% 61
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.29
Points 23.94
Assists 6.67
Rebounds 10.33
FG% 70
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.54
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- Regular Season
Cavaliers Team Leaders
Points 21.71
Assists 6.33
Rebounds 10.11
FG% 61
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.29
Points 23.94
Assists 6.67
Rebounds 10.33
FG% 70
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.54
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Injuries
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25Brandon Ingram (SF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25Jakob Poeltl (C)
Out indefinitely Hip - 05 / 02 / 25RJ Barrett (SF)
Prob Wed Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 03 / 02 / 25Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Tues Face - 03 / 02 / 25Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25Davion Mitchell (PG)
Ques Wed Heel - 01 / 02 / 25Jamal Shead (SG)
Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 01 / 25Gradey Dick (SG)
Ques Fri Illness - 29 / 01 / 25Ty Jerome (SG)
Ques Feb 20 Calf - 11 / 02 / 25Max Strus (PG)
Ques Wed Ankle - 10 / 02 / 25Donovan Mitchell (SG)
Prob Fri Shoulder - 05 / 02 / 25Craig Porter Jr. (PG)
Ques Wed Illness - 01 / 02 / 25Sam Merrill (PG)
Ques Thurs Illness - 29 / 01 / 25Dean Wade (SF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 24 / 01 / 25Caris LeVert (SG)
Out indefinitely Wrist - 20 / 01 / 25Isaac Okoro (SF)
Out indefinitely Shoulder - 18 / 01 / 25Evan Mobley (C)
Ques Sat Calf - 17 / 01 / 25Ty Jerome (SG)
Ques Thurs Illness - 11 / 01 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jonathan Mogbo (PF) Prob Tues Ankle - 09 / 02 / 25 3-0 1-2 + - Mogbo exited the previous matchup with an ankle injury, but he is expected to take the court against the 76ers on Tuesday.
Brandon Ingram (SF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 07 / 02 / 25 3-1 2-2 + - Ingram has been out of the lineup with a sprained left ankle, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.
Jakob Poeltl (C) Out indefinitely Hip - 05 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Poeltl is out of commission due to a right hip injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
RJ Barrett (SF) Prob Wed Concussion - 04 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Barrett is bothered by a concussion, but he is projected to be active against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Fri Illness - 03 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available against the Thunder on Friday.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Tues Face - 03 / 02 / 25 4-2 4-2 + - Brown is battling with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Knicks on Tuesday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 02 / 02 / 25 4-3 4-3 + - Quickley suffered an undisclosed injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will kit up against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Ques Wed Heel - 01 / 02 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Mitchell is tending to a heel injury, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Jamal Shead (SG) Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 01 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Shead is ailing with illness, and it has yet to be established if he will feature in lineup against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Gradey Dick (SG) Ques Fri Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 6-3 4-5 + - Dick is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will face Bulls on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ty Jerome (SG) Ques Feb 20 Calf - 11 / 02 / 25 1-0 1-0 + - Jerome is bothered by a right calf soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Nets on Thursday, February 20th.
Max Strus (PG) Ques Wed Ankle - 10 / 02 / 25 1-1 2-0 + - Strus is laid up with a right ankle soreness, and his status for Monday's clash against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Donovan Mitchell (SG) Prob Fri Shoulder - 05 / 02 / 25 2-3 3-2 + - Mitchell is dealing with a right shoulder contusion, but he is likely to play Friday's lineup against the Wizards.
Craig Porter Jr. (PG) Ques Wed Illness - 01 / 02 / 25 3-3 4-2 + - Porter Jr. is ailing with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will feature in Wednesday's lineup against the Pistons.
Sam Merrill (PG) Ques Thurs Illness - 29 / 01 / 25 5-3 5-3 + - Merrill is ailing from illness, and it is yet to be established if he will suit up against the Hawks on Thursday.
Dean Wade (SF) Out indefinitely Knee - 24 / 01 / 25 5-6 7-4 + - Wade is tending to a bone bruise in his right knee, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Caris LeVert (SG) Out indefinitely Wrist - 20 / 01 / 25 7-6 8-5 + - LeVert is hampered by a wrist injury, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.
Isaac Okoro (SF) Out indefinitely Shoulder - 18 / 01 / 25 7-7 9-5 + - Okoro is hampered by a shoulder injury, and the team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Evan Mobley (C) Ques Sat Calf - 17 / 01 / 25 8-7 10-5 + - Mobley is laid up with a right calf soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Rockets on Saturday.
Ty Jerome (SG) Ques Thurs Illness - 11 / 01 / 25 8-9 11-6 + - Jerome is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Thunder on Thursday.