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2022 NBA Handicapping
(14-18) Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (22-11)
Date: Friday, December 23rd, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, North Carolina
NBA Moneyline Odds: Raptors +138 | Cavaliers -175 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Cavaliers -4.5
NBA Betting Total: 215.5
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Friday, December 23rd the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet for the third of four scheduled matches this season.
The teams opened the season versus each other in Toronto with the Raptors winning 108-105 and also taking the second match on November 28th (100-88). Cleveland will host the final meeting on February 26th.
Both teams played Wednesday with the Raptors defeating the Knicks 113-106 while the Cavaliers held off the Bucks to win 114-106.
Last season, the squads played four times with Cleveland taking three of the four contests. The Cavaliers hold the all-time record having bested the Raptors in 53 of their 101 matches.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Thursday evening, December 22nd. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, December 23rd.
Toronto Raptors
At media day, Pascal Siakam said he wanted to be considered as a top-five player. On Wednesday he punctuated that request with a 52-point masterpiece at the Mecca of basketball – Madison Square Gardens.
The scoring outburst came via an extremely efficient 17 of 25 from the field and 16 of 18 from the line and was augmented by nine rebounds, seven assists, and a steal.
Siakam is averaging 26.2 points, 8.6 rebounds (1.8 offensive boards), 6.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. His shooting splits are 78.4 percent from the charity stripe on 8.0 free throws, 48.8 percent on 18.9 field goal attempts, and 34.8 percent on 4.2 perimeter attempts per game.
On offense, the Raptors score 111.2 points per game (20th) shooting 44.9% from the field (28th) and 32.2% from deep (30th). Defensively, the Raptors allow 110.9 opponent points per game ranking (8th) while shooting 48.7% (29th) from the field and 35.9% (16th).
Gary Trent Jr. (quad) and Khem Birch (illness) are questionable. Precious Achiuwa (ankle) and Otto Porter Jr. (toe dislocation) are out until the New Year.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell was driven to get a victory against the East-leading Bucks who they’d lost to twice already and led the way Wednesday with 36 points.
Mitchell leads his squad with 29.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 50.3 percent from the field on 20.4 attempts, 42.8 percent from deep on 9.1 attempts, and 89.6 percent from the line on 5.6 attempts.
Offensively, Cleveland scores 111.0 points per game ranking 21st while shooting 48.0% from the field and 36.8% on the perimeter ranking seventh and 11th respectively.
Cleveland tops the league for opponent scoring limiting foes to an average of 104.5 points per game. Cavs opponents shoot 45.4% from the field and 34.7% from deep which ranks fifth and eighth respectively.
Evan Mobley (knee) and Lamar Stevens (knee) are questionable. while Dean Wade (shoulder), Dylan Windler (ankle), and Ricky Rubio (ACL surgery) are out.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The Raptors are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games against Cleveland.
- The Raptors are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
- The Cavaliers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
- The Cavaliers are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games at home.
Free Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction:
The recent losing streak for the Raptors had several games that could’ve gone their way but a common denominator may be stopping them which is the core has failed to all click on the same night.
Additionally, Scottie Barnes has been handed a different role this season and while it looks like he’s not being aggressive enough it could simply be a matter of him getting used to this new role.
While Toronto expected to be seeded in the upper echelon it’s the Cavaliers who reside in that spot but ironically have yet to beat the Raptors.
The Cavs win against the Bucks was the first out of three attempts and they’ll try to replicate that feat against Toronto.
The question is which squad will have the advantage — the team who are 16-2 at home versus a 4-12 road team and which team builds upon the momentum of their big win Wednesday.
My gut says the Raptors have the Cavs’ number but I also think the Cavs are so much more comfortable at home in what could be a close game so I’ll take the points but the Cavs to win a close one.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Raptors +4.5
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