Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

The Toronto Raptors (+513) are in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (-723) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Raptors (4-12) have won two in a row and are 13th in the East, while the Cavaliers (16-1) are 1st in the conference and have been installed as 11.5-point favorites.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and will tip-off at 7:30 ET. The game can be seen on SN.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +11.5

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-114 in favor of the Raptors.
• Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 10 threes.

Do the Raptors Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Raptors improved to 4-12 on the season with a 110-105 win over the Timberwolves on Thursday. Toronto, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 215 fell short of the 226-point O/U line.

Toronto’s comeback was key to the win. After Minnesota went on an 11-0 run, the Raptors rallied, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-26 in the 4th quarter to seal the victory.

RJ Barrett’s 31 points on 71.4% shooting led the Raptors to a win over the Timberwolves, with 12 of those points coming in the 4th quarter. Chris Boucher added 22 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%, while Scottie Barnes contributed 17 points, including 9 in the final period.

The Raptors shot 51.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at 30.4%. Barrett scored 8 points in the 1st quarter and added another 7 in the 3rd, while Boucher also put up 8 points in the opening period.

The Raptors held the Timberwolves to 105 points on Thursday, giving up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightening up in the 2nd, where they allowed just 24. They conceded 28 points in the 3rd and 26 in the 4th, but it was enough to secure the win.

Defensively, Toronto limited Minnesota to 41% shooting, including 34% from three, where the Timberwolves made 12 threes. The Raptors also recorded 11 steals in the game.

Will Cleveland Find a Way to Win at Home?

With a 128-100 victory over the Pelicans on Wednesday, the Cavaliers improved to 16-1 on the season. Cleveland, who were -14 point favorites, covered the spread at home. The total score of 228 points exceeded the O/U line of 217 by 11 points.

Cleveland took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 40-31, and dominated the 3rd quarter 36-18. Heading into the 4th with a 105-73 lead, the Cavs eased up, allowing the Pelicans to win the final quarter 27-23.

The Cavaliers’ offense shined in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 52.7% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 42.9% clip. Ty Jerome led the way with 29 points, knocking down 7 threes, while Georges Niang added 20 points, connecting on 6 threes.

Jerome was especially impactful in the 2nd quarter, scoring 20 points, while Niang added 14 of his 20 in the 3rd. Jarrett Allen was perfect from the field and contributed 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Cavaliers put on a strong defensive performance against the Pelicans, holding them to 100 points on Wednesday. Cleveland’s defense was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 18 points. Overall, the Pelicans shot 42% from the field.

Cleveland was also effective in limiting New Orleans’ three-point shooting, allowing just 8 made threes on 25% shooting. The Cavaliers finished the game with 10 steals and 9 blocked shots.