Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 4/23/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors meet Thursday in NBA Game 3 at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers look to all but put this series to bed with a win and a 3-0 lead. The Cavs have won 7 of their last 8 games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120.5 points on 53.7 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 51.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31 points and 4.5 assists, while James Harden is averaging 25 points and 7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Max Strus is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors need a win to have a real shot of advancing, as they’re down 0-2 in the series. The Raptors have split their last 12 games.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 109 points on 51.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 53.7 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 23.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 23 points and 5.5 rebounds. Collin Murray-Boyles is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandon Ingram is dishing 3.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 40.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Cavaliers have lost six of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 playoff games against the Raptors following a win.
• The Raptors have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The favorites have covered the spread in 13 of the Raptors’ last 14 games.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the last six playoff games between the Cavaliers and Raptors at Scotiabank Arena have gone OVER the total points line.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Brandon Ingram ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for points per game (21.5) this season.
• RJ Barrett leads all Raptors players for points per 36 minutes (22.9) this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

• Evan Mobley ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.7) this season.
• Donovan Mitchell is one of only four players in the league to have made 7+ threes in consecutive games this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (18.9) this season.
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.5).
• The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (62.2%).
• The Cavaliers are one of only two teams to win 12+ games when trailing after Q3 this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report

Immanuel Quickley is questionable for the Raptors with a hamstring issue.

Thomas Bryant is questionable for the Cavs with a calf injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Cavs and the small chalk are intriguing when you consider how these first two games have played out. The Cavs have the two best players on the court and the Raptors are cooked if Ingram continues to come up small. However, Toronto has a fantastic crowd come playoff time and since December 28 they’re 6-2 ATS as a home underdog. Even with Ingram’s struggles, the Raptors have shot the ball well in this series and it’s an encouraging sight coming back home. Must win game; I’ll take a shot with the Raptors and the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Toronto Raptors +2.5