Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Predictions November 24th 2024

The Toronto Raptors (+513) will travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (-723) in a conference matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 11.5 points.

Toronto (4-12) is 13th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. They have won two straight games. Cleveland (16-1) is 1st in the East and 1st in the Central Division.

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers
• Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Date: Sunday, November 24th
• Betting Odds CLE -11.5, TOR +513 | CLE -723 O/U 237

The Raptors Can Win If…

The Raptors improved to 4-12 on the season with a 110-105 win over the Timberwolves on Thursday. Toronto, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 226-point O/U line.

Toronto overcame an 11-0 run by Minnesota, which stretched the score from 39-34 to 50-34. The Raptors rallied, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-26 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

RJ Barrett’s 31 points on 71.4% shooting led the Raptors to a win over the Timberwolves, with 12 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. Chris Boucher added 22 points, hitting 3 threes, while Scottie Barnes contributed 17 points, including 9 in the final period.

Toronto shot 51.4% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at a 30.4% rate. Barrett scored 8 points in the 1st quarter, and added 7 more in the 3rd before his big finish.

The Raptors held the Timberwolves to 105 points on Thursday, giving up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightening up in the 2nd, allowing just 24. They allowed 28 points in the 3rd and 26 in the 4th, but it was enough to secure the win.

Defensively, the Raptors held the Timberwolves to 41% shooting, including 34% from three, where Minnesota made 12 threes. Toronto also recorded 11 steals in the game.

• Although Toronto has a straight up record of 0-10 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

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The Cavaliers Can Win If…

The Cavaliers improved to 16-1 this season with a dominant 128-100 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as 14-point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 228 points exceeded the over/under line of 217 by 11 points.

Cleveland took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 40-31, and then put the game away with a 36-18 3rd quarter. They led 105-73 going into the 4th, allowing them to ease up as the Pelicans won the final quarter 27-23.

In their win over the Pelicans, the Cavaliers shot 52.7% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 42.9% rate. Ty Jerome led the way with 29 points, knocking down 7 threes at 58.3% efficiency.

Jerome scored 20 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Georges Niang added 14 of his 20 in the 3rd. Jarrett Allen was perfect from the field, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

The Cavaliers put on a strong defensive performance against the Pelicans, holding them to 100 points on 42% shooting. Cleveland’s defense was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, where they limited New Orleans to just 18 points.

Beyond the arc, the Cavaliers were excellent, allowing only 8 three-pointers on 25% shooting. They also sent the Pelicans to the free-throw line 22 times, where New Orleans converted 14. Cleveland added 10 steals and 9 blocked shots.

• When looking at their past five home matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
• Cleveland has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
• In their last three games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-0 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Coming in as the underdogs at +11.5, we have the Raptors as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237, and our model predicts the Raptors and Cavaliers to score a combined 233 points. We recommend betting on the under.

Cavs Look to Halt Raptors’ First Winning Streak of the Season

After bouncing back from their first loss of the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers aim to keep their momentum rolling as they host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who hold the NBA’s best record, are eager to put an end to the Raptors’ newfound success.

Raptors Find Momentum After Early Struggles

Toronto enters the game riding its first winning streak of the season, following a seven-game losing skid. The Raptors secured back-to-back victories, starting with a 130-119 win over the Indiana Pacers and then edging the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105.

Scottie Barnes was clutch for Toronto in the win over Minnesota, scoring nine of his 17 points in the fourth quarter. RJ Barrett led the charge with 31 points and seven rebounds, while Jakob Poeltl added a double-double with 15 points and 12 boards.

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Despite their 4-12 start, Raptors veteran Garrett Temple remains optimistic about the team’s potential.

“It’s different if we’re 2-11 and eight of the games were blowouts,” Temple said prior to their win streak. “We’re playing really, really good basketball… and I think everybody understands how close we are to reaching that potential.”

Cavs Bounce Back from First Loss of the Season

Cleveland started the season with a remarkable 15-game win streak, tying a historic mark achieved by only three other teams in NBA history. Their run ended in a narrow 120-117 loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics.

However, the Cavaliers didn’t dwell on the defeat for long, dominating the New Orleans Pelicans 128-100 in their next outing. Despite missing starting guard Darius Garland, the Cavs found contributions from Ty Jerome, who delivered a season-high 29 points, and Georges Niang, who added 20 off the bench.

Rookie Jaylon Tyson also impressed with a breakout performance, recording 16 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists in his first extended NBA action.

“We got to start Jaylon because it’s important for a young guy to be around vets to start,” said Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson. “And I thought that was great.”

Key Players to Watch

For Cleveland, Darius Garland is expected to return from a groin injury, bolstering a lineup already featuring Donovan Mitchell, who averages 26.5 points per game. Ty Jerome has proven he can step up when needed, and rookie Jaylon Tyson could see more opportunities to shine.

The Raptors will lean on Scottie Barnes, who has developed a reputation for clutch performances, and RJ Barrett, fresh off a 31-point outing. Jakob Poeltl’s interior presence will be vital against a Cavs team strong in the paint.

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What to Expect

The Cavaliers will look to replicate their dominance from their season-opening win over the Raptors, a game they controlled from start to finish. Toronto, however, has started to show signs of life and will aim to extend its momentum with another strong performance.

Both teams bring a mix of veteran leadership and youthful energy, setting up an exciting clash in Cleveland.

Can the Cavs spoil the Raptors’ win streak and reaffirm their dominance, or will Toronto prove their recent success is no fluke? Sunday’s matchup promises to deliver answers.