Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Free Pick Prediction Game 1 NBA Pro Basketball Odds Preview
  • 8 years ago
The Toronto Raptors are hitting the road to open the Eastern conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA playoff game on Tuesday.

Start Time: 8:30PM ET

Location: Cleveland

TV: ESPN

Point Spread Odds: Cleveland -10 1/2

Over Under Total: 202 1/2

Money Line: Cavaliers -675 odds and Raptors +500 odds

Notes: They have battled one another three times with the home team winning. Toronto went 2-0 at home against the Cavaliers with their victories coming by two and four points. The Raptors needed a Game 7 to dispose of the Miami Heat in the Eastern semifinals by the score of 116-89 as a -4 ½ point betting favorite. The Raptors shut the door on the Heat in the final period as they outscored Miami 30-11. Toronto shot 45.9% from the field with 9 of 20 three pointers. Kyle Lowry had 35 points and nine assists hitting on 11 of 20 shots. They crushed the Heat on the glass by a 50-30 rebounding margin. They allowed 44.4% shooting to Miami with 7 of 25 from beyond the arc.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a rested team. They have yet to lose a game in the post season as they pulled off sweeps of Detroit in the first round and Atlanta in the second round. The Cavs come off the 100-99 road win in the Game 4 closeout way back on May 8th as a -5 ½ point betting favorite. The total went under 202 ½ points. Cavaliers shot 43.2% from the floor with 16 of 37 from three. Kevin Love had 27 points and 13 rebounds hitting on 9 of 25 shots. LeBron James contributed with 21 points with ten boards and nine assists. They held Atlanta to just 9 of 31 from three point distance.
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