Cleveland is up 2-0 in the series over the Raptors but head to Toronto for a Game 3 all or nothing after a 115-105 Cavaliers Game 2 win.
Donovan Mitchell (30) and James Harden (28) combined for 58 points in Game 2’s, 115-105 win. Both the Raptors and Cavaliers shot over 50% from the field, but below 35% from deep. Cleveland is the only team in the East that has yet to lost a game in the playoffs.
Toronto and everyone knows the chances of coming back from a 0-3 hole, so this is the last chance for the Raptors to make this a series. The Raptors got 48 combined points from Scottie Barnes (26) and Brandon Ingram (22), but the three other starters totaled 12 points.
Let’s take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Raptors vs. CavaliersDate: Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 8:10 PM ESTSite: Scotiabank ArenaCity: Toronto, ONNetwork/Streaming: NBC / Peacock
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Game Odds: Cavaliers vs. Raptors
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers (-155), Toronto Raptors (+130)Spread: Cavaliers -3.5Total: 219.5 points
This game sits right where it opened with Cleveland favored by 5.5 and the Game Total set at 221.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Cavaliers vs. RaptorsToronto RaptorsPG Immanuel Quickley (questionable)SG Brandon IngramSF RJ BarrettPF Scottie BarnesSF Jakob PoeltlCleveland CavaliersPG James HardenSG Donovan MitchellSF Dean WadePF Evan MobleyC Jarrett AllenInjury Report: Raptors vs. CavaliersToronto RaptorsImmanuel Quickley (hamstring) has been declared QUESTIONABLE of tonight’s gameCleveland CavaliersImportant stats, trends and insights: Raptors vs. CavaliersCleveland is an NBA worst 35-49 ATSCleveland is 43-41 to the UnderCleveland is 17-24 ATS on the roadToronto is 51-33 to the Under, ranking tied for third-bestToronto is 42-42 ATSToronto is 21-20 ATS as the home teamToronto is 23-18 to the Under as the home teamRotoworld Best Bet
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday’s Raptors and Cavaliers’ game:Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is leaning toward a play on the Raptors MoneylineSpread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Raptors +3.5 ATSTotal: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 219.5
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