Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NBA Picks
The first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs will continue on Thursday with three Game 3s, one of which will see the Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Raptors and the Cavaliers.
Cleveland just took a commanding 2-0 series lead this past Monday night, and even though they are headed to Toronto for Game 3, there is not much reason to doubt that Cleveland can continue to win. The Cavaliers’ offense has especially been impressive so far in the series, averaging 120.5 points per game through the first two games. Conversely, Cleveland is allowing 109 points per game.
As for Toronto, they really have not done much right in this series. Their three-point shooting was exceptionally bad in Game 2, as they shot 7 of 26 (27%). Further, the Raptors’ defense has been unable to slow down any of the Cavaliers’ superstars, especially their depth.
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Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers Latest Matches
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Toronto Raptors against Cleveland Cavaliers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Walter
S. Barnes
B. Ingram
J. Harden
D. Mitchell
E. Mobley
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J. Shead
A. Lawson
J. Battle
J. Mogbo
C. Murray-Boyles
D. Schroder
K. Ellis
C. Porter
T. Proctor
S. Merrill
J. Tyson
N. Tomlin
Toronto Raptors - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- Cleveland has won by an average margin of 11.5 points per game
- Cleveland is averaging 120.5 points per game in the series
- Toronto is averaging 109 points per game in the series
- Cleveland is shooting 53.6% from the field in the series
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Our Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Cleveland remains the favorite in this game, despite having to travel to Toronto for Game 3. The Cavaliers have already won the first two games by an average margin of 11.5 points per game.
With the Raptors being at home in this must-win Game 3, they should be expected to put up a much better fight; however, with the Cavaliers lineup of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, their depth is far too strong to believe they will lose this game to what has been an inconsistent Raptors’ team for most of the season.
Because Cleveland has shown no signs of slowing down, especially in this first-round series, our Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction is: Cleveland Cavaliers ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
