The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors game is set to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23 on Prime Video, with the Cavaliers entering as 3.5-point road favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks.
In Game 2, the Cavaliers secured a double-digit win against the Raptors for the second consecutive time. Can Cleveland continue to carry its momentum to another win as the series shifts to Toronto on Thursday?
Below, we'll break down our Cavaliers vs. Raptors prediction and picks for Thursday’s NBA Playoff game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Thursday, April 23
SG Donovan Mitchell just led the way for the Cavaliers with a game-high 30 points on 13-of-23 shooting to go along with 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Mitchell topped the 30-point mark for the second time in the series while also going 4-of-10 from 3-point land.
Cleveland PG James Harden also thrived to the tune of 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting, adding 5 steals.
The Cavaliers showcased strong perimeter defense, as they held the Raptors to just 26.9% (7-of-26) from beyond the arc in Game 2. SG Ja’Kobe Walter knocked down three of his seven shots from long range, but Walter was the only Raptor to make multiple 3-point shots on the night.
The Raptors were paced by a 26-point performance from PF Scottie Barnes, but their depth took a hit. For the second consecutive game, Toronto was without PG Immanuel Quickley, who has a right hamstring strain.
Cavaliers vs. Raptors Spread, Over/Under – Thursday, April 23
The Cavaliers enter Thursday’s game as 3.5-point road favorites against the Raptors, returning a 1.61x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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- Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5 (1.92x payout)
- Over/Under: 219.5 (1.85x payout)
- Game Winner Payout: Cavaliers 1.61x | Raptors 2.22x
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Timeline
Here is the full Cavaliers vs. Raptors timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.
All-Time: Raptors, 74-56
Regular Season: Raptors, 3-0
Series: Cavaliers, 2-0
Cavaliers vs. Raptors First Round Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Game 1: Cavaliers 126, Raptors 113
- Game 2: Cavaliers 115, Raptors 105
- Game 3: Thursday, April 23, 8:00 p.m. ET in Toronto
- Game 4: Sunday, April 26, 1:00 p.m. ET in Toronto
- Games 5-7 are if necessary
Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction on Spread for NBA Playoffs First Round
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Cavaliers vs. Raptors prediction on the spread for Thursday, April 23.
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- The Cavaliers are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 meetings against the Raptors dating back to the 2023-24 season.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Cavaliers own the second-best offensive rating (121.7) among playoff clubs. Cleveland has averaged a playoff-leading 120.5 PPG.
- Cleveland SF Max Strus has been unconscious from beyond the arc through the opening two games of the series shooting 6-of-10.
- The Raptors own the second-worst assist-to-turnover ratio (1.30) among NBA Playoff teams.
- Toronto is allowing Cleveland to shoot 40.3% on treys, which ranks second-to-last among NBA playoff teams.
- Cleveland has covered the spread in three of its last four road matchups against Toronto.
Cavaliers vs. Raptors Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 4/23/26
Here are the top Cavaliers vs. Raptors picks to target in the NBA Playoffs on PrizePicks for Thursday, April 23. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include SG Donovan Mitchell and SG-SF RJ Barrett.
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Cavaliers SG Donovan Mitchell vs. Raptors Projection: 27.5 Points
- Mitchell is averaging 27.5 PPG in four games vs. the Raptors this season, including the NBA Playoffs.
- Dating back to the regular season, the Cavaliers' star guard has averaged 31.2 PPG across his last five games.
- Mitchell has registered at least 28 points in four of his last five contests.
- According to databallr, Mitchell puts up 32.2 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, ranking in the 100th percentile.
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Raptors SG-SF RJ Barrett vs. Cavaliers Projection: 24.5 Pts + Rebs
- Barrett has averaged a combined 27.6 points and rebounds over his last five contests.
- The Raptors' wing has averaged 24.6 points and rebounds in four games vs. the Cavaliers, including contests in the NBA Playoffs.
- Barrett has connected on 42.9% of his 3-point shots in the series.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, Barrett has secured 36.4% of his contested rebound opportunities vs. Cleveland this postseason.
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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Cavaliers vs. Raptors on PrizePicks for Game 3
Here are some in-game angles to target for your Cavaliers vs. Raptors live picks tonight.
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- In the third quarter, the Cavaliers average the second-most PPG (31.2) in the NBA, while the Raptors rack up the fourth-most (30.6).
- Cleveland averages a league-leading 61.2 second-half points per contest.
- The Raptors score just 29.7% of their points from 3-point range, the fifth-lowest share in the league.
- Cavaliers PG James Harden averages more PPG (25.9) on the road than he does at home (21.9).
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