Cavaliers vs. Raptors NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 18

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game Info

• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors square off to start the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers are favored by 8 points in the matchup, which airs on Amazon Prime Video at 1 p.m. ET. The matchup's over/under is set at 219.5.

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (64.1%)

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in a matchup 33 times this season (33-47-2).
• The Raptors have 42 wins against the spread in 82 games this season.
• Cavaliers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 41 times this season.
• The Raptors have eclipsed the over/under 40.2% of the time this year (33 of 82 games with a set point total).
• Cleveland has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered 17 times in 41 opportunities at home, and it has covered 16 times in 41 opportunities in away games.
• The Cavaliers have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (41.5%) than road tilts (58.5%).
• Toronto's winning percentage against the spread at home is .488 (20-21-0). Away, it is .537 (22-19-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Raptors games have gone over more frequently at home (19 of 41, 46.3%) than away (14 of 41, 34.1%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 27.9 points, 4.5 boards and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 36.4% from downtown, with an average of 3.2 made treys (sixth in NBA).
• James Harden is averaging 23.6 points, 8 assists and 4.8 rebounds.
• Evan Mobley's numbers on the season are 18.2 points, 9 boards and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 54.6% from the floor and 29.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 made treys.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13.2 points, 2.2 assists and 5.1 boards.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes' numbers on the season are 18.1 points, 7.5 boards and 5.9 assists per contest. He is also draining 50.7% of his shots from the field.
• The Raptors are getting 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game from Brandon Ingram.
• Per game, Immanuel Quickley gets the Raptors 16.4 points, 4 boards and 5.9 assists, plus 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• RJ Barrett's numbers on the season are 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He is draining 49.1% of his shots from the field and 33.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 treys.
• Per game, Sandro Mamukelashvili gets the Raptors 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.

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