The Raptors are gearing up for a showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb 10. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on TSN. Cleveland comes into this matchup as 8.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 230. Will the Cavaliers manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Raptors vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -8.5
- Total 230
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Feb 10
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: TSN
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 10-0 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Cavaliers?
The Cavaliers come into today’s game against the Raptors as 8.5-point favorites. This season, Cleveland has been favored in 32 of their 50 games and has a record of 26-6 in those games. As the favorite, the Cavaliers have won 20 straight games and have an ATS record of 18-13.
Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 23-26-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 230, and the average O/U line in their games this season is 225.8. The average combined scoring in their games is 224.1 points.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Nets by a score of 118-95. They covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites and easily hit the under of 223.5. The win was Cleveland’s 8th straight.
The Cavaliers are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 34-16. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-10 compared to 12-6 in non-conference games. On the road, the Cavaliers are 16-8.
Overall, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 27-21, going 13-9 ATS on the road. Their O/U record for the season is 23-26-1.
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. However, when they are on the road, they are averaging 113.3 points per game.
So far this season, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.0% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 11th in field goal percentage at 48%. They have made an average of 13.4 three-pointers per game, which is 10th in the NBA.
This season, the Cavaliers defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 109.3 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 51.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.
Can Toronto Grab a Win at Home?
The Raptors have won two straight games and are looking to continue their success as 8.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers. In their last game, Toronto defeated the Rockets by a score of 107-104. The Raptors were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread.
This season, Toronto has an average scoring differential of -0.4 points per game at home. Their ATS record at home is 11-13, compared to 14-14 on the road. As underdogs, they are 17-17 ATS on the season.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 19-33. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 12-21 and 0-11 against Atlantic Division opponents.
For the season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 28-23-1, and their games have averaged a combined 231.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 230.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 111.6 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in the league with 114.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th at 98.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 13th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 47%. From three-point range, they are 20th in the league at 36%. So far this season, Toronto is 2nd in the NBA with an average of 29.4 assists per game.
When compared to the NBA scoring average, the Raptors have outscored it in 46.2% of their games. In terms of free throws, Toronto is 17th in attempts and 21st in made free throws.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 117.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 16th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 19th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 27.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. Our projections have Donovan Mitchell going 10/21 from the field on his way to 28 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -120.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Over 27.5 Points (-120)
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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Cavaliers vs. Raptors matchup, we’re leaning towards the Raptors at +8.5. Although our projections show the Cavaliers winning 119-118, we suggest placing your bet on the Raptors for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 230 and our model has the Cavaliers and Raptors finishing with a combined 237 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Raptors +8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
