Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers 2/26/23 – Two Eastern Conference teams are on the floor, looking for a win on Lake Erie. As they travel up the eastern seaboard, the Toronto Raptors will be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday evening. Toronto was on Saturday in action against the Pistons so they will be playing here the second game of their back-to-back. In their previous game, the Raptors defeated the Pelicans 115 to 110 at home. They also covered the 4.5-point mark. In the second game in a back-to-back, Cleveland lost 136-119 to Atlanta on Friday night. The Cavaliers have a 53-50 edge in the series, but the Raptors hold a record of four consecutive wins. However, the Cavaliers were favored by the latest NBA betting odds.
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Date & Time: Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds
Raptors
Moneyline: +185
Spread: +6 (-116)
Total: TBD
Cavaliers
Moneyline: -244
Spread: -6 (-116)
Total: TBD
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Analysis
Toronto Raptors played Detroit on Saturday afternoon, in the first game of a back to back situation that ends here. Saturday’s Raptors were in the basement of the Atlantic Division. They were 14 games behind the Celtics to claim the top spot. They finished ninth in the Eastern Conference. They were 4.5 games behind Knicks for the final guaranteed spot, and two games ahead of the Bulls (11th) to stay in the play-in tournament. Toronto is 21st in scoring offense with an average of 113.4 points per match. They are 18th in rebounding, with 42.9 boards per night. However, they are 24th in assists per night with an average of 23.2. Toronto is ranked 10th in scoring defense with an average of 112.4 points per night.
Cleveland Cavaliers was unable to make the All-Star break. They lost at home against Denver and were then beaten on the road by Atlanta. They enter this game with a record of 38-25 and are second in the Central Division. This is six games behind the Bucks who hold the top spot. They finished fourth in the Eastern Conference. They were 6.5 games behind Boston to claim the top spot, and 4.5 games ahead of Miami in order to be guaranteed a playoff spot. They are 27th in the league for scoring offense, putting up an average of 111.8 points per game. They are 23rd in rebounding with 41.8 boards per game and 17th in assists, handing out 24.8 dimes per game this year. They are the league’s 1st team in scoring defense, allowing an average of 106.7 points per game.
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread
Toronto are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games. Toronto are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Cleveland. Toronto are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Cleveland. Toronto are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
Cleveland are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games. Cleveland are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games. Cleveland are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick
Both teams will be playing their third game in four nights so fatigue could play a part. The Cavaliers are home, healthy, and had Saturday off while Toronto had to play in Detroit on Saturday before they travel to Cleveland. After two consecutive losses, the Cavaliers want to get back on track. Cleveland boasts the league’s most effective defense and plenty to choose from when it comes to offensive weapons. The Cavaliers have the edge in this game and they are back in the win column as per basketball betting lines.
Free Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -6 (-116)
