Toronto Raptors (46-36) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) April 18, 2026 1:00 pm EDT The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5; Over/Under: (Get latest betting odds)
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Saturday in NBA Game 1 at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs. Raptors Pick.
The Toronto Raptors recently lost to the Knicks and beat the Nets. The Raptors are in the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season. The Raptors have split their last 8 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 116 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.3 points and 5.3 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 5.9 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers recently beat the Wizards and lost to the Hawks. The Cavs are in the playoffs for a fourth straight season. The Cavs have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points and 5.7 assists, while James Harden is averaging 20.5 points and 7.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
The Cavs don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Chucky Hepburn and Immanuel Quickley are questionable for the Raptors.
The Cavaliers are the more talented team and should be favored at home but they’re also a team we’ve faded all season. The Cavs are 33-48-1 ATS on the year, which is the worst cover percentage in the NBA. The Raptors were also 3-0 SU against the Cavs this season.
The Raptors don’t have the scoring punch to consistently hang with the Cavs, but they’re a big and lengthy defensive side that can make life difficult for Cleveland. Since February 20, the Cavs are 4-9-1 ATS when favorites of five or more points. It’s just hard to leave this many points on the table due to the Cavs’ inability to cash tickets and the Raptors’ success this season in this matchup. Give me Toronto and the points.