The Toronto Raptors are set to take the court in Cleveland on Sunday night, but with a lineup ravaged by COVID issues it's tough to say who will be eligible to play.
The Toronto Raptors apparently will take the court for the first time in more than a week as they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The Cavs are 8.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 206.5.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Odds
Because of COVID issues, the Raptors haven’t played since beating a short-handed Warriors team 119-100 on Dec. 18. Games Monday vs. Orlando and Wednesday at Chicago were postponed but apparently they will play this evening in Cleveland.
It’s the second of four scheduled regular-season matchups. On Nov. 5 at Scotiabank Arena, the Cavs won 102-101. Darius Garland made two free throws with 4.8 seconds remaining to win it. He finished with 21 points. Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and Evan Mobley 18 points. Mobley and Toronto’s Scottie Barnes are among the favourites for NBA Rookie of the Year. Barnes had 14 points and nine rebounds that night. OG Anunoby led with 23 points.
Cleveland leads the all-time series 51-46 and is 28-20 at home. The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their past six in Cleveland. The over is 4-0 in the past four there.
Toronto Raptors
So who will be active for Toronto if this game is played? Good question. Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, Malachi Flynn and David Johnson are out. Pascal Siakam, Khem Birch, Dalano Banton and Justin Champagnie are in question. On Friday, the team signed forward Daniel Oturu to a 10-day hardship contract. Toronto is 4-0 ATS in its past four games but that was with a mostly full roster.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland also is quite short-handed due to illness or injury but in quite better shape overall. For sure out are starting big men Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ed Davis, Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and Dylan Windler. Probably looking at a starting five of Ricky Rubio, Darius Garland, Lauri Markkanen, Dean Wade and NBA fan favourite and 7-foot-6 centre Tacko Fall. Cleveland last took the court Wednesday and had a six-game winning streak snapped in a 111-101 loss in Boston. Interestingly, the Cavs’ past 10 wins all have been by at least 10 points, the team’s longest streak of consecutive wins by double digits since Nov. 13-Dec. 9, 2008 (12 straight wins by at least 10 points). Cleveland is 7-0 ATS in its past seven as a favourite.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Cavaliers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 26 Dec 3:01pm | TOR | -8.5 -110 | O +204.5 -110 |
| Closing 26 Dec 11:11pm | TOR | -9 -110 | O +207.5 -109 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
21.66 |
| Assists |
8.57 |
| Rebounds |
10.75 |
| FG% |
68.8 |
| Steals |
1.31 |
| Blocks |
1.67 |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
21.66 |
| Assists |
8.57 |
| Rebounds |
10.75 |
| FG% |
68.8 |
| Steals |
1.31 |
| Blocks |
1.67 |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Khem Birch (C)
Thaddeus Young (PF)
Pascal Siakam (PF)
Juwan Morgan (PF)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Isaac Bonga (SG)
Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Khem Birch (C)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
RJ Nembhard (PG)
Dean Wade (SF)
Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Rajon Rondo (PG)
Rajon Rondo (PG)
Caris LeVert (SG)
Brandon Goodwin (PG)
Darius Garland (PG)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 17 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-4 | + - |
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Trent Jr. is battling a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will take on the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Khem Birch (C) | Ques Mon | Head - 16 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Birch is tending to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will battle the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Thaddeus Young (PF) | Prob Mon | Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Young is bothered by a hyperextended left thumb, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers. |
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| Pascal Siakam (PF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 2-5 | + - |
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Siakam will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Juwan Morgan (PF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Morgan is going trough the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unclear when he will return to the court. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Anunoby has sat out the previous four games with a right quad contusion, but it is expected that he will participate in Sunday's clash versus the Knicks. |
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| Isaac Bonga (SG) | Ques Sun | Toe - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Bonga has been held out of the last four contests with a sprained right big toe, and it is undecided if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Yuta Watanabe (SG) | Out Fri | Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Watanabe has sat out the last four games with a sore left quad, and he will not face the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Khem Birch (C) | Prob Wed | Knee - 28 / 03 / 22 | 7-7 | 5-9 | + - |
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Birch sat out the last contest tending to a swollen right knee, but it is projected that he will battle the Timberwolves on Wednesday. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Mon | Toe - 21 / 03 / 22 | 9-9 | 7-11 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has sat out the last three contests with a left big toe hyperextension, but it is anticipated that he will be available to battle the Celtics on Monday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Nembhard (PG) | Prob Mon | Illness - 27 / 03 / 22 | 3-6 | 5-4 | + - |
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Nembhard is managing a non-COVID illness, but he is expected to take the court for Monday's battle with the Magic. |
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| Dean Wade (SF) | out for season | Knee - 13 / 03 / 22 | 5-11 | 12-5 | + - |
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Wade is sidelined for the remainder of the 2021-22 season after having surgery to repair a right torn meniscus. |
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| Lauri Markkanen (PF) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 12 / 03 / 22 | 6-11 | 13-5 | + - |
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Markkanen sat out the last game with a sore right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up Monday versus the Clippers. |
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| Rajon Rondo (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 12 / 03 / 22 | 6-11 | 13-5 | + - |
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Rondo has been idle due to a right ankle sprain, abut he is expected to face the 76ers on Sunday. |
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| Rajon Rondo (PG) | Prob Tues | Toe - 25 / 02 / 22 | 8-15 | 15-8-1 | + - |
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Rondo has been out of the lineup with a right big toe sprain, but he is likely to take on the Pacers on Tuesday. |
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| Caris LeVert (SG) | Prob Mon | Foot - 23 / 02 / 22 | 8-16 | 16-8-1 | + - |
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LeVert has been out of action due to a right foot sprain, but he is expected to return to the court for Monday's clash with the Clippers. |
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| Brandon Goodwin (PG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 09 / 02 / 22 | 11-17 | 17-11-1 | + - |
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Goodwin is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Spurs on Wednesday. |
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| Darius Garland (PG) | Prob Wed | Back - 31 / 01 / 22 | 12-20 | 19-13-1 | + - |
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Garland has sat out the last four contests with lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will be available for Wednesday's clash versus the Spurs. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | Ques Wed | Illness - 24 / 01 / 22 | 13-22 | 19-16-1 | + - |
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Allen sat out the last contest due to an illness, and it is undecided if he will face the Bucks on Wednesday. |
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| Lauri Markkanen (PF) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 22 / 01 / 22 | 13-23 | 20-16-1 | + - |
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Markkanen has been sidelined with a high right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will return for Thursday's matchup versus the Pistons. |
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TORONTO RAPTORS
98 -
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
108
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 26 Dec 3:01pm TOR -8.5 -110 O +204.5 -110 Closing 26 Dec 11:11pm TOR -9 -110 O +207.5 -109 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points 21.66
Assists 8.57
Rebounds 10.75
FG% 68.8
Steals 1.31
Blocks 1.67
Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points 21.66
Assists 8.57
Rebounds 10.75
FG% 68.8
Steals 1.31
Blocks 1.67
Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Illness - 17 / 04 / 22Khem Birch (C)
Ques Mon Head - 16 / 04 / 22Thaddeus Young (PF)
Prob Mon Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22Pascal Siakam (PF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Juwan Morgan (PF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 04 / 22OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22Isaac Bonga (SG)
Ques Sun Toe - 03 / 04 / 22Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Out Fri Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22Khem Birch (C)
Prob Wed Knee - 28 / 03 / 22Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Mon Toe - 21 / 03 / 22RJ Nembhard (PG)
Prob Mon Illness - 27 / 03 / 22Dean Wade (SF)
out for season Knee - 13 / 03 / 22Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Prob Mon Ankle - 12 / 03 / 22Rajon Rondo (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 12 / 03 / 22Rajon Rondo (PG)
Prob Tues Toe - 25 / 02 / 22Caris LeVert (SG)
Prob Mon Foot - 23 / 02 / 22Brandon Goodwin (PG)
Prob Wed Illness - 09 / 02 / 22Darius Garland (PG)
Prob Wed Back - 31 / 01 / 22Jarrett Allen (C)
Ques Wed Illness - 24 / 01 / 22Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 22 / 01 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Illness - 17 / 04 / 22 2-3 1-4 + - Trent Jr. is battling a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will take on the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Khem Birch (C) Ques Mon Head - 16 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Birch is tending to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will battle the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Thaddeus Young (PF) Prob Mon Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Young is bothered by a hyperextended left thumb, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Pascal Siakam (PF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 2-5 2-5 + - Siakam will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks as he will be given a day of rest.
Juwan Morgan (PF) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 4-6 4-6 + - Morgan is going trough the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unclear when he will return to the court.
OG Anunoby (SF) Prob Sun Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22 5-6 4-7 + - Anunoby has sat out the previous four games with a right quad contusion, but it is expected that he will participate in Sunday's clash versus the Knicks.
Isaac Bonga (SG) Ques Sun Toe - 03 / 04 / 22 5-6 4-7 + - Bonga has been held out of the last four contests with a sprained right big toe, and it is undecided if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday.
Yuta Watanabe (SG) Out Fri Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22 6-6 4-8 + - Watanabe has sat out the last four games with a sore left quad, and he will not face the Rockets on Friday.
Khem Birch (C) Prob Wed Knee - 28 / 03 / 22 7-7 5-9 + - Birch sat out the last contest tending to a swollen right knee, but it is projected that he will battle the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Mon Toe - 21 / 03 / 22 9-9 7-11 + - Trent Jr. has sat out the last three contests with a left big toe hyperextension, but it is anticipated that he will be available to battle the Celtics on Monday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes RJ Nembhard (PG) Prob Mon Illness - 27 / 03 / 22 3-6 5-4 + - Nembhard is managing a non-COVID illness, but he is expected to take the court for Monday's battle with the Magic.
Dean Wade (SF) out for season Knee - 13 / 03 / 22 5-11 12-5 + - Wade is sidelined for the remainder of the 2021-22 season after having surgery to repair a right torn meniscus.
Lauri Markkanen (PF) Prob Mon Ankle - 12 / 03 / 22 6-11 13-5 + - Markkanen sat out the last game with a sore right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up Monday versus the Clippers.
Rajon Rondo (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 12 / 03 / 22 6-11 13-5 + - Rondo has been idle due to a right ankle sprain, abut he is expected to face the 76ers on Sunday.
Rajon Rondo (PG) Prob Tues Toe - 25 / 02 / 22 8-15 15-8-1 + - Rondo has been out of the lineup with a right big toe sprain, but he is likely to take on the Pacers on Tuesday.
Caris LeVert (SG) Prob Mon Foot - 23 / 02 / 22 8-16 16-8-1 + - LeVert has been out of action due to a right foot sprain, but he is expected to return to the court for Monday's clash with the Clippers.
Brandon Goodwin (PG) Prob Wed Illness - 09 / 02 / 22 11-17 17-11-1 + - Goodwin is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Darius Garland (PG) Prob Wed Back - 31 / 01 / 22 12-20 19-13-1 + - Garland has sat out the last four contests with lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will be available for Wednesday's clash versus the Spurs.
Jarrett Allen (C) Ques Wed Illness - 24 / 01 / 22 13-22 19-16-1 + - Allen sat out the last contest due to an illness, and it is undecided if he will face the Bucks on Wednesday.
Lauri Markkanen (PF) Prob Thurs Ankle - 22 / 01 / 22 13-23 20-16-1 + - Markkanen has been sidelined with a high right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will return for Thursday's matchup versus the Pistons.