NBA Picks and Betting Tips: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, 25th November
NLB Staff
25.11.2024 00:41
Cavs versus Raptors Prediction
As this Toronto Raptors squad has finally gotten everyone healthy heading into this game, they go up against the strongest team so far this season in NBA play. Seeing that this Raptors squad came off a win against Minnesota, the Cavaliers beat New Orleans for a new streak. This matchup will occur on November 25th at 5:00 A.M. IST in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse of Cleveland. Underneath are our key betting tips, top player props, betting insights, and recent trends to make a potential outcome for this matchup.
Cavs versus Raptors Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Moneyline Pick
Seeing that the Cavaliers have a -750 money line, this should easily be taken due to their strength at multiple positions in this game. As this unit will be led by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, their offensive prowess should outscore Scottie Barnes plus Gradey Dick. Having one of the most elite frontcourts with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, Cleveland should dominate the rebounding plus blocking battle against Jakob Poeltl plus Ochai Agbaji. Therefore, the -750 money line is a great pick to take for a win, making it Cleveland’s third in a row vs Toronto.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Point Spread Pick
As the Cavaliers enter this game having a -8.5 spread, it should be favorable for them due to their greatness all-around. Led by Donovan Mitchell, he should continue being a great two-way guard who has the physicality to create inside or knock down shots from outside. Going up against Gradey Dick who continues to be a solid scorer from deep, Mitchell will take him a little off track with his size to force him to lean back. As the Raptors' shooting guard struggles on the fade-away shots and is more of a spot-up shooter, he will have a tougher time against Mitchell who creates steals plus blocks on him. Seeing that Darius Garland continues to be one of the most prolific passers in the game who can also create shots off the dribble, this guard will have an easier time against a returning defender in Scottie Barnes. As Barnes has been a great all-around scorer and rebounder, the thing is Mitchell’s quickness plus ability to drive in will slightly outplay him. In what could be a positive mismatch for Cleveland, it leads to Isaac Okoro starting against R.J. Barrett. Knowing that Barrett has been a great two-way player that can provide from anywhere, this will be the only matchup in Toronto that has a slight advantage. With Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the middle, they should continue being massive forces on the rebounding and scoring ends, while also slowing down Jakob Poeltl inside through blocking with size. Therefore, this Cavs squad should easily win their -8.5 spread.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With the over/under being at 232.5 points in this matchup, both teams should have very solid offenses that make this game very high-scoring. As Toronto is led by a very solid point guard who is a traditional wing, he should provide his squad with some great all-around scoring. Knowing that their shooting guard is a great knockdown scorer who can create off-screens, this unit will have two solid forwards that can create from inside. Meanwhile, Cleveland should continue having one of the most elite backcourts with two prolific scorers and passers, while their frontcourt remains a dominant duo inside. Seeing they get a lot of scoring from there, this unit has a bunch of scorers who can put points at a high rate. All in all, this game should be somewhere around the 242 points from last time.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Top Player Props
Evan Mobley over 16.5 points at 1.77: Seeing that the Cavaliers' power forward has continued dominating in the inside game, he has also developed a perimeter shot that he can consistently hit. Going up against a much smaller Ochai Agbaji, Mobley should be able to use size and strength for great opportunities in this contest. Someone who is averaging 17.8 points a night, he should hit the over in this game.
Jakob Poeltl under 15.5 points at 1.80: Although the Raptors center has developed a very solid offensive game this season, he has still shown struggles from shooting past the painted areas. Going up against a defender in Jarrett Allen who will create blocks and keep switching with the bigger Evan Mobley, it will force Poeltl to work more from outside. Seeing that he averages 17.0 points a night, this will be a much less efficient game and should be expected to go under.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Injury News & Impact
Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries: With Caris Levert, 11.8 points, being ruled out for Sunday’s game, he and not having Max Strus will affect this team’s depth. As this unit is still without Dean Wade due to his ankle injury, Evan Mobley is going to have to play extended minutes at power forward.
Toronto Raptors Injuries: As Bruce Brown, 10.8 points, is still out due to a knee injury, their return of Scottie Barnes will keep the offensive game from this small forward position even higher. Still having no Immanuel Quickley at point guard, this unit will have to rely on Scottie Barnes to switch to point guard or Davion Mitchell to have an expanded role as their primary backup.
Cavs versus Raptors Head-to-Head Trends
Seeing the recent head-to-head matchups, Cleveland has recently taken control of this matchup by winning two straight games. Beating them by over 23 points in both games, another blowout is expected on-hands with this Cavs unit still going to have elite offensive production by scoring above 100 points in 6 straight matchups as well. With Cleveland having averaged 128.5 points over their last two outings against Toronto, they look to improve on their 4-1 record against the spread vs this Raptors squad.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the betting insights for this matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers are backed by 89.2% of bettors to win this game against Toronto.
Cavs versus Raptors Final Prediction
Looking at the Cavaliers, they enter this game as one of the hottest teams in the league playing against a Raptors squad just trying to find their fit. Knowing that they are a much more talented team, Darius Garland will be leading this Cavaliers roster. As one of the best passers in the game who can create off the mid-range or from deep, he should continue having another excellent display in this game. Going up against an oversized Scottie Barnes, he will use his small body to slip true and beat this young Raptors player with speed. Even though Barnes has been a very good all-around offensive player, the defense of Garland will cause a lot of loose balls and finishes down the other end. As Donovan Mitchell leads this Cavs squad as a shooting guard, he will have a muscular mismatch against Gradey Dick. Although Mitchell might let up a few threes due to the Raptors SG’s great ability to knock them down at a high rate, he will force Gradey Dick into some bad shots with his frame forcing him out. With Mitchell being a very elite scorer as well, he should find his shot with ease and help Isaac Okoro narrow his disadvantage against a two-way star in R.J. Barrett. With this Cavs frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen continuing to dominate on the glass plus defensively, they both will be able to manage Ochai Agabji plus Jakob Poeltl on the offensive end as well. Knowing this, the Cavs bench pieces like Georges Niang and Ty Jerome will play a huge role as well, but if Toronto’s pieces like Davion Mitchell are more efficient this game could be tighter.
Our prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers win this game and their -12 spread, while score goes over 232.5 points.
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