Raptors vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 3

• The Cavaliers are -8.5 favorites vs. the Raptors
• Total (Over/Under): 211.5 points
• Watch the game on SNET | NBC | PEAC

The Toronto Raptors visit Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Cleveland, OH.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-102).

The Raptors vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 211.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 46-41 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 34-52 against the spread.

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Raptors will win Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Raptors and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

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Raptors Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 35 away games (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+9.15 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have covered the 3Q Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.35 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.20 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.10 Units / 26% ROI)

Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 30 of their last 40 games at home (+16.75 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.70 Units / 36% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+10.95 Units / 29% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.65 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games (+9.70 Units / 21% ROI)

Toronto Raptors Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 46-41 (+0.9 Units / 0.93% ROI).

• 49-39 against the Moneyline (+3.8 Units / 1.64% ROI)
• 37-51 against the Over for game total points (-19.1 Units / -19.73% ROI)
• 51-37 against the Under for game total points (+10.3 Units / 10.64% ROI)

Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 34-52 (-23.2 Units / -23.97% ROI).

• 55-33 against the Moneyline (-17.95 Units / -5.76% ROI)
• 44-44 against the Over for game total points (-4.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)
• 44-44 against the Under for game total points (-4.4 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 45 games at home (-36.15 Units / -42% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 45 games at home (-33.85 Units / -26% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 15 of their last 45 games at home (-19.85 Units / -38% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 45 games at home (-18.85 Units / -10% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 45 games at home (-17.95 Units / -19% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Raptors:

• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 35 away games (-15.40 Units / -40% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 35 games (-13.15 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 20 of their last 50 games (-12.64 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 40 away games (-11.85 Units / -26% ROI)
• The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 35 away games (-10.50 Units / -26% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the Toronto Raptors
• Keys to Winning for the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Player Injuries for Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Toronto Raptors Offensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive stats
• Toronto Raptors Defensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive stats

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

The Raptors are 3-13 (.188) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .382

The Raptors are 36-64 (.360) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th-worst in the NBA. The Cavaliers have averaged 13.6 turnovers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-8th-lowest in the NBA.

The Raptors are 23-8 (.742) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Raptors are 25-2 (.926) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .787

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

The Cavaliers are 42-11 (.792) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Cavaliers are 27-13 (.675) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Cavaliers are 84-11 (.884) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed opponents to shoot 47% since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-9th-worst in the NBA.

The Cavaliers are 31-14 (.689) when they win the turnover margin this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .592

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,417 assists/ 1,121 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Raptors have averaged 30.0 assists per game (1,228 assists/41 games) on the road this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.5

The Raptors have averaged 18.6 fast break points per game (4,566 points/246 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Raptors have averaged 9.0 fast break points per game (2,203 points/246 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.2

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 60.8 points per game (9,969 points/164 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.7

The Cavaliers have an eFG% of 58% in the second half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (2,321 assists/ 1,147 TOs) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 54% in the second half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,756 rebounds/82 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Raptors have averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (8,372 rebounds/246 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Raptors have allowed 12.5 fast break points per game (1,027 points/82 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 15.2

The Raptors have averaged 8.2 steals per game (2,019 steals/246 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (1,139 blocks/246 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Cavaliers have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (8,781 rebounds/246 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 35.8 defensive rebounds per game (5,870 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Cavaliers have allowed 14.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.3

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