The Cavs opened as 4-point favourites on the NBA odds.

Raptors vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Odds

Friday is the third of four regular-season meetings between the teams, and they finish off back in Cleveland on Feb. 26. The Raptors won the first two low-scoring matchups at home, 108-105 in the season opener and 100-88 on Nov. 28.

Pascal Siakam averaged 20.5 points and 11.0 rebounds in the two, OG Anunoby 19.0 points and 4.0 rebounds, Gary Trent 16.5 points, and Fred VanVleet 14.0 points, 5.0 assists and 2.5 steals. Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs in the season series at 19.5 points per game (well under his season average), Evan Mobley is at 16.0 points and 10.5 rebounds, and Jarrett Allen 13.0 points and 10.0 rebounds. All-Star guard Darius Garland is only averaging 11.0 points.

Cleveland leads the all-time series 53-49 and is 30-20 at home, taking the past two there.  Toronto is just 1-7 against the spread in its past eight as the road team.

Toronto Raptors

The NBA is a funny game. Toronto lost a few games it should have won on paper, anyways, during a six-game losing streak. On Wednesday, the Dinos visited the New York Knicks, who had won an NBA-best eight games in a row. So, naturally, Toronto won 113-106. Pascal Siakam scored a career-high 52 points and added nine rebounds and seven assists. He joined Vince Carter (51 – Feb. 27, 2000), DeMar DeRozan (52 – Jan. 1, 2018), Terrence Ross (51 – Jan. 25, 2014) and Fred VanVleet (54 – Feb. 2, 2021) as the 50-point scorers in franchise history. It was only the ninth 50-point game by a visiting player at historic Madison Square Garden. Fred VanVleet had 28 points and is averaging 25.1 points in his past eight. The Raptors had a season-low five turnovers and continue to lead the league in fewest turnovers per game. It was also Coach Nick Nurse’s 200^th career win with the franchise. Gary Trent Jr. and Khem Birch were out injured, and both are questionable for this one. The Raptors are 3-8 ATS in their past 11 on the road.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland made a major statement on Wednesday in winning its fifth straight game, 114-106 over Milwaukee and it wasn’t that close. Donovan Mitchell had 36 points and Darius Garland 23 – good luck finding a better backcourt in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland leads the NBA in defensive rating (106.8) and is allowing the fewest points per game in the league (104.5). That stellar unit forced 21 Bucks turnovers, the most by a Cavs opponent this season.  They are a league-best 16-2 at home, and it’s their second winning streak overall this year of at last five games (season high is eight). Toronto might catch a break Friday in that big man Evan Mobley, the runner-up to the Dinos’ Scottie Barnes for the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year, is questionable with right knee soreness. Cleveland is 15-5-1 ATS in its past 11 at home.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Cavaliers?

• Regular Season

Raptors Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.19
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.1
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.29
FG%	Justin Champagnie 100
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 2
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.59

CLE

Points	Donovan Mitchell 27.48
Assists	Darius Garland 7.81
Rebounds	Jarrett Allen 9.88
FG%	Dylan Windler 66.7
Steals	Donovan Mitchell 1.48
Blocks	Evan Mobley 1.42

• Regular Season

Cavaliers Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.19
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.1
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.29
FG%	Justin Champagnie 100
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 2
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.59

CLE

Points	Donovan Mitchell 27.48
Assists	Darius Garland 7.81
Rebounds	Jarrett Allen 9.88
FG%	Dylan Windler 66.7
Steals	Donovan Mitchell 1.48
Blocks	Evan Mobley 1.42

Injuries

Toronto

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Ques Fri Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Ques Fri Elbow - 22 / 03 / 23

Joe Wieskamp (SG)

Ques Fri Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Christian Koloko (C)

Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Out indefinitely Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Fri Illness - 08 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Ques Sat Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23

Christian Koloko (C)

Prob Tues Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Ques Tues Personal - 23 / 02 / 23

Thaddeus Young (PF)

Prob Thurs Knee - 14 / 02 / 23

Cleveland

Raul Neto (PG)

Ques Sun Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23

Ricky Rubio (PG)

Out Wed Knee - 15 / 03 / 23

Jarrett Allen (C)

Prob Tues Eye - 11 / 03 / 23

Darius Garland (PG)

Prob Sun Quadricep - 10 / 03 / 23

Cedi Osman (SF)

Prob Fri Back - 24 / 02 / 23

Cedi Osman (SF)

Prob Thurs Neck - 15 / 02 / 23

Ricky Rubio (PG)

Prob Fri Knee - 15 / 02 / 23

Ricky Rubio (PG)

Prob Sat Rest - 09 / 02 / 23

Darius Garland (PG)

Prob Fri Thumb - 08 / 02 / 23

Donovan Mitchell (SG)

Prob Fri Groin - 08 / 02 / 23

Injuries

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Ques Fri	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	3-0	3-0	+ -
Achiuwa sat out the last game with right hamstring tightness, and it is undetermined if he will participate in Friday's tilt against the Pistons.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Ques Fri	Elbow - 22 / 03 / 23	3-0	3-0	+ -
Trent Jr. was held out of the previous game due to right elbow stiffness, and it is unclear if he will take the court for Friday's showdown versus the Pistons.
Joe Wieskamp (SG)	Ques Fri	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	3-0	3-0	+ -
Wieskamp missed the last contest with a right hamstring strain, and it has yet to be announced if he will face the Pistons on Friday.
Christian Koloko (C)	Ques Sat	Nose - 16 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Out indefinitely	Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Banton is sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, and there is no timetable for return.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Fri	Illness - 08 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Barton has missed the last game due to an illness, but it is expected he will be active on Friday against the Lakers.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Ques Sat	Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23	3-4	4-3	+ -
Banton has missed the previous two contests with a left thumb sprain, and it is not yet confirmed if he will lace up against the Wizards on Saturday.
Christian Koloko (C)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23	3-4	4-3	+ -
Koloko is nursing a left ankle sprain, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Bulls on Tuesday.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Ques Tues	Personal - 23 / 02 / 23	5-5	5-5	+ -
VanVleet has missed the last three contests due to a personal matter, and it has yet to be established if he will be available for Tuesday's clash with the Bulls.
Thaddeus Young (PF)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 14 / 02 / 23	5-6	6-5	+ -
Young exited the previous contest with strained left knee, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Pelicans on Thursday.

Cleveland

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Raul Neto (PG)	Ques Sun	Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23	2-1	2-1	+ -
Neto sat out the last match due to hamstring tightness, and it is uncertain if he will face off with the Rockets on Sunday.
Ricky Rubio (PG)	Out Wed	Knee - 15 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Rubio is managing a left knee injury, and he will sit out for Wednesday's showdown against the 76ers.
Jarrett Allen (C)	Prob Tues	Eye - 11 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Allen has been absent from the last four games with a right eye contusion, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Nets on Tuesday.
Darius Garland (PG)	Prob Sun	Quadricep - 10 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Garland missed the previous contest with a right quadricep contusion, but it is not expected to affect his status for Sunday's showdown with the Hornets.
Cedi Osman (SF)	Prob Fri	Back - 24 / 02 / 23	4-5	6-3	+ -
Osman is hindered by a lower-back contusion, but it is projected that he will take part in Friday's matchup versus the Hawks.
Cedi Osman (SF)	Prob Thurs	Neck - 15 / 02 / 23	4-7	8-3	+ -
Osman was held out of the previous game with neck spasms, but it is forecasted that he will be active for Thursday's contest versus the Nuggets.
Ricky Rubio (PG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 15 / 02 / 23	4-7	8-3	+ -
Rubio sat out the previous game due to a left knee injury, but it is projected that he will face the Hawks on Friday.
Ricky Rubio (PG)	Prob Sat	Rest - 09 / 02 / 23	7-7	9-5	+ -
Rubio missed the last game after taking a day of rest as his ACL injury continues to heal, but he is anticipated to play on Saturday against the Bulls
Darius Garland (PG)	Prob Fri	Thumb - 08 / 02 / 23	8-7	9-6	+ -
Garland sat out the last contest due to right thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Pelicans on Friday.
Donovan Mitchell (SG)	Prob Fri	Groin - 08 / 02 / 23	8-7	9-6	+ -
Mitchell was held out of the last game with left groin soreness, but it is expected that he will partake in Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.