Cavaliers vs Raptors Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Toronto Raptors, on the other hand, want to get out of the play-in tournament and make their way up the standings. They are sitting as the seventh seed right now and a win could pull them even with the Cavaliers.

This contest has important playoff implications, especially with each team having less than 10 games to go before the end of the regular season.

Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and NBA odds for Cavaliers vs Raptors. We’ve plenty of predictions for you to consider.

Mobley Shining for Cavaliers

There were some doubts after the Cavaliers drafted Evan Mobley at the top of the first round, but he’s going to be among the Rookie of the Year contenders. He has proved all of his doubters wrong with his play up to this point.

Without him, we may not be seeing Cleveland in this type of position. Mobley averages 15.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 blocks.

His running mate in the frontcourt, Jarrett Allen, suffered a fracture in his finger recently, leaving much of the inside responsibilities up to Mobley.

Mobley has been great with a larger role but it’s clear that the team’s injuries are starting to take a bite out of their production. Remember, the team is also without star guard Collin Sexton.

Darius Garland is leading the team with 21.4 points and 8.6 assists per game. Like many of the players on this team, his splits are better at home.

This team is just 18-18 on the road compared to 23-13 at home. That’s going to be a factor here and you have to note that if you bet online.

Raptors Have Phenomenal Depth

It’s hard to argue that the reason the Toronto Raptors have been so surprising this season is their depth. From top to bottom, the team has players that can easily step in and contribute.

They have a championship-winning head coach in Nick Nurse, who has proved to be one of the best in the league at developing young talent.

Pascal Siakam hasn’t gotten much attention, but he’s emerged as a star, averaging 22.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists.

Along with Fred VanVleet, the first-time All-Star who is averaging 21.0 points, the team has a core once again.

The main challenge in this spot is that Gary Trent Jr and OG Anunoby are both listed as questionable for this game. If they’re out, that’s a big blow

Scottie Barnes will fill some of the void. He’s another contender for Rookie of the Year and, like Mobley, impacts every part of the game.

Cavaliers vs Raptors Head-to-Head

These two teams have squared off three times already. Each of those games saw the Cavaliers walk away as the winners, including a 144-99 shellacking in the second competition.

Cavaliers vs Raptors Game Information

• Game: Cleveland Cavaliers (41-31) at Toronto Raptors (40-32)
• Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
• Day/Time: Thursday, March 24th. 7:30 p.m. ET
• Live Stream: NBA Game Pass

Cavaliers vs Raptors Betting Lines

Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction

The opening NBA odds have the Raptors listed as four-point favorites in the sportsbook. While that makes sense considering they are on a bit of a hot streak, winning six of their last eight games, Cleveland has had far more success against them this year.

It’s hard to sweep a team in your conference, but Cleveland has beaten them three times already – including a near 50-point blowout.

Allen’s absence will be hard to overcome for the Cavaliers, but so will the loss of Anunoby and Trent – if they aren’t able to suit up. If they’re out, it’s hard to back the Raptors.

When it comes to the spread, the Cavaliers +5½ still looks to be a good choice if you’re making your NBA picks in this one.

Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +5½