Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 23, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (22-11) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Raptors (14-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 215.5 points
  • Friday, December 23, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
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The Toronto Raptors visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Raptors vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 215.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 16-16 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 17-13 against the spread.


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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Toronto Raptors+4.5 -105O 215.5 -105+155
Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 -115U 215.5 -105-190

Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 61.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Raptors and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 4Q Spread in 55 of their last 87 games (+19.58 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.46 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games (+15.38 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 52 of their last 87 games (+12.06 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 45 away games (+11.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 40 games at home (+18.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+12.66 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games at home (+11.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 23 games at home (+11.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.36 Units / 47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 16-16 (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 14-18 against the Moneyline (-12 Units / -19.67% ROI)
  • 16-15 against the Over for game total points (-0.5 Units / -1.42% ROI)
  • 15-16 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units / -7.39% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 17-13 (+2.7 Units / 7.43% ROI).

  • 22-11 against the Moneyline (+6.9 Units / 9.96% ROI)
  • 14-19 against the Over for game total points (-6.9 Units / -19.01% ROI)
  • 19-14 against the Under for game total points (+3.6 Units / 9.92% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-21.46 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 84 games (-21.17 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 84 games (-16.98 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 79 games (-15.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 74 games (-15.24 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 65 games (-24.53 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 84 games (-17.95 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 47 away games (-17.01 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 85 games (-16.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 65 games (-16.37 Units / -23% ROI)

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Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Raptors are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

The Raptors are 23-10 (.697) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Raptors are 13-19 (.406) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

The Raptors are 26-43 (.371) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. RaptorsFriday‘s Game, Dec. 23

  • Evan Mobley (Cavaliers): Mobley is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against Toronto.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • Lamar Stevens (Cavaliers): Stevens is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against Toronto.
  • Gary Trent Jr. (Raptors): Trent Jr. is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against Cleveland.
  • Otto Porter Jr. (Raptors): Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Porter Jr. could return in about a month.
  • Precious Achiuwa (Raptors): Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Achiuwa will miss another few weeks.
  • Khem Birch (Raptors): Birch is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against Cleveland.

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (290 points/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Raptors have averaged 10.8 fast break points per game (151 points/14 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors have averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,260 rebounds/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

The Raptors have averaged 9.9 fast break points per game (139 points/14 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 11.0 steals per game (154 steals/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Raptors have 154 steals this season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,333 rebounds/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Raptors have averaged 8.9 steals per game (1,499 steals/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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