Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Raptors and Cavaliers. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on BSOH, and it’s hosted by the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Cavaliers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 218 points.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Sunday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-113 in favor of the Cavaliers.
• Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.8% and knocking down 12 threes.

Will the Raptors Make it Happen in Cleveland?

Today’s matchup sees the Raptors seeking to extend their current two game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 8-8. In their 16 games, the Raptors have gone 5-7 against Eastern Conference teams and 3-1 in non-conference action.

Toronto comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-7 so far this season. On the road, the Raptors have an ATS record of 4-3 compared to a 5-4 record vs. the spread at home.

The Raptors offense is coming off a game in which they scored 121 points vs. the Bulls. Overall their field goal percentage was 53% while connecting on 13 threes. OG Anunoby led the scoring for the Raptors, contributing 26 points. Additionally, Pascal Siakam chipped in with 18 points.

Toronto’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 112.9 points per game.

The Toronto defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Toronto.

Will Cleveland Win at Home?

Facing off against the Raptors, the Cavaliers are looking to secure a winning record, with their current record sitting at 8-8. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 9th, and they are 3rd in the Central division.

So far, Cleveland is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 6-10. Cleveland has gone 2-7 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 4-3 when playing as underdogs.

In their recent game, the Cavaliers’ offense concluded with 115 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 111.1 points per contest. Offensively, the Cavaliers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 10th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 19th in terms of percentage and 23rd in three-pointers made.

On the defensive side, Cavaliers is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 113.2 points per game.

In the terms of takeaways, Cavaliers are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 18th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 15th in rejections, averaging 5.3 blocked shots each game.