Raptors vs. Cavaliers NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 23

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video

The Toronto Raptors are slight 2.5-point underdogs in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The Cavaliers are ahead 2-0 in the series. The matchup has an over/under of 221.5.

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Raptors win (51%)

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in a game 33 times this season (33-47-2).
• The Raptors are 42-40-0 against the spread this year.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 41 times this season.
• Raptors games this year have gone over the point total 33 times in 82 opportunities (40.2%).
• When playing at home, Cleveland sports a better record against the spread (17-23-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (16-24-1).
• When playing at home, the Cavaliers exceed the over/under 41.5% of the time (17 of 41 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, eclipsing the total in 58.5% of games (24 of 41).
• Toronto has performed better against the spread on the road (22-19-0) than at home (20-21-0) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Raptors games have finished over 19 of 41 times at home (46.3%), and 14 of 41 away (34.1%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 27.9 points, 4.5 boards and 5.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.2 made 3-pointers (sixth in league).
• James Harden is averaging 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.2 points, 9 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 15.4 points, 1.8 assists and 8.5 boards.
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 18.1 points for the Raptors, plus 7.5 boards and 5.9 assists.
• Brandon Ingram averages 21.5 points, 5.6 boards and 3.7 assists. He is also sinking 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per contest.
• Immanuel Quickley's numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 4 boards and 5.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 44.3% of his shots from the field and 37.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 treys.
• The Raptors receive 19.3 points per game from RJ Barrett, plus 5.3 boards and 3.3 assists.
• The Raptors get 11.2 points per game from Sandro Mamukelashvili, plus 4.9 boards and 1.9 assists.

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