Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Pick and Preview, March 6 (3/6): NBA
- Lm Tipster
- Mar 6, 2022, 8:51:47 AM
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Odds
| Time | 7:30 p.m. EST |
| Raptors money line | +160 |
| Raptors spread | +4.5 |
| Cavaliers money line | -185 |
| Cavaliers spread | -4.5 |
| Over / under | 209.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Toronto Raptors | Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Record | 34-29 | 36-27 |
| Road / home record | 17-14 | 19-11 |
| Streak | L2 | L3 |
| Points per game | 108.44 | 106.67 |
| Points allowed per game | 107.32 | 103.32 |
| Rebounds per game | 44.81 | 44.60 |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 44.46 | 43.02 |
| Over / under record | 33-30 | 24-37-2 |
Preview
The Toronto Raptors travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Sunday night. These teams have met twice so far this season and the Cavs have won both games.
TORONTO RAPTORS
The Raptors are 34-29 overall and 17-14 on the road this season ranking 3rd in the Atlantic division. They have lost their last 2 games against and were against 2 of the worst teams in the league, Magic and Pistons.
VanVleet (out) is scoring 21.4 points per game with 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists for the Raptors. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists for Toronto.
In their last 10 games the Raptors are 4-6, averaging 107.9 points, 43.2 rebounds, 21.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
The Cavaliers have lost their last 3 games and 6 of their last 7. They are 19-11 in home games and rank 3rd in the Central Division.
Darius Garland is shooting 47.7% and averaging 20.7 points and 8.1 assists per game for the Cavaliers. Allen leads in rebounds with 10.9 per game for Cleveland.
In their last 10 games the Cavaliers are 4-6, averaging 106.6 points, 41.4 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 4 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108 points per game.
INJURIES: Levert and Rondo are out.
BETTING TRENDS
Toronto are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games.
Cleveland are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 10 games at home.
Prediction
Both teams have struggled lately but the Cavs are in better shape with Garland back in the game. Raptors are dealing with some injuries and have lost twice against the Cavs this season. Look for the Cavaliers to bounce back and get the win at home.
PICK: Cavaliers -4.5 (-110)
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