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The Toronto Raptors are slight 2.5-point underdogs heading into 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 up 2-0 in the series.
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Raptors 116, Cavaliers 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Raptors (+128)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 230.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Raptors (+2.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Raptors Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Cavaliers | -9.5 | 221.5 | -459 | +351 | 115-105 CLE |
| 4/18/2026 | Cavaliers | -8.5 | 220.5 | -380 | +298 | 126-113 CLE |
| 11/24/2025 | Raptors | -1.5 | 231.5 | -121 | +101 | 110-99 TOR |
| 11/13/2025 | Cavaliers | -7.5 | 238.5 | -292 | +233 | 126-113 TOR |
| 10/31/2025 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 236.5 | -186 | +156 | 112-101 TOR |
| 2/12/2025 | Cavaliers | -13 | 237.5 | -877 | +589 | 131-108 CLE |
| 1/9/2025 | Cavaliers | -13.5 | 234.5 | -1031 | +665 | 132-126 CLE |
| 11/24/2024 | Cavaliers | -11.5 | 234.5 | -676 | +486 | 122-108 CLE |
| 10/23/2024 | Cavaliers | -6.5 | 225 | -246 | +202 | 136-106 CLE |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland is 34-47-1 against the spread this season.
- The Cavaliers are 25-37-1 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Cleveland's games have gone over the point total in 40 out of 82 opportunities (48.8%).
- The Cavaliers have won 45, or 68.2%, of the 66 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Cleveland has won 42 of its 58 games, or 72.4%, when favored by at least -152 on the moneyline.
Raptors 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Toronto's ATS record is 42-40-0 this season.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more, the Raptors have a 13-16 record against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 32 of Toronto's 82 games with a set total.
- The Raptors have compiled a 13-20 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 39.4% of those games).
- Toronto has a record of 9-15 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +128 or longer (37.5%).
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Thomas Bryant: Questionable (Calf)
Raptors
Raptors:
Immanuel Quickley: Questionable (Hamstring),
Ja'Kobe Walter: Questionable (Illness)
Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Arena: Scotiabank Arena
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