Raptors vs Cavaliers

2023 - 2 - 26

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Raptors get reality check vs. Cavaliers as playoff push continues (CityNews Ottawa)

The win improved Cleveland to 39-25 a kept them firmly in grasp of a home seed when the playoffs start while the Raptors fell to 30-32 as their season-best ...

Even though Toronto has had some success going with smaller lineups against the Cavs and their twin-tower combination of Even Mobley and Jarrett Allen, the addition of Poeltl meant he was likely to stay with a bigger lineup. The Raptors briefly caught a break when a coach’s review of a Mitchell offensive foul requested by Bickerstaff was not only upheld but upgraded to a fragrant 1. Siakam’s fourth three of the game brought Toronto within four, but they had a hard time getting over the hump against a determined Cavaliers team and an especially locked-in Mitchell. The problem Toronto had was figuring out how to deal with the Cavaliers' superb backcourt combination of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. We got it to the rim a bunch, we had some great looks at three, we just didn’t capitalize.” Cleveland had also lost against the Philadelphia 76ers before the break, so there have been some antsy moments with a three-game losing streak and two weeks between wins. They were 14-24 against teams with .500 records or better heading into their Sunday night visit to Cleveland and they looked the part as the Cavaliers beat them in every quarter and for all four quarters in a 118-93 drubbing. The Raptors were running into Cleveland at a bad time. A day after Toronto couldn’t crack the century mark against the bottom-feeding Detroit Pistons, that the Raptors couldn’t keep pace with Cleveland offensively is worth noting. Helped by Jarrett Allen’s 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting, Cleveland was shooting 53.8 per cent from the floor and 17-of-32 from three before garbage time kicked in with Cleveland leading by 30 midway through the fourth quarter. The Raptors are going to see plenty of them in the coming weeks. The Raptors then have a pair of games in Washington against a similarly motivated Wizards team that is just behind them in the standings.

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Raptors vs Cavaliers injury report for February 26: Is Fred VanVleet ... (Raptors Rapture)

The Raptors shouldn't waltz into this game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with too much confidence, as Fred VanVleet might not play.

The Raptors shouldn’t waltz into this game with too much confidence, however, as a healthy Cavaliers team has the star power needed to take down even the toughest of foes. The Cleveland Cavaliers are next up on Toronto’s brief tour of Lake Erie. Had Fred VanVleet and the rest of the squad not choked against the Utah Jazz, Toronto would be on an eight-game winning streak.

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Raptors vs Cavaliers Picks and Predictions: Cleveland Will Need ... (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers on February 26. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

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NBA picks: Raptors vs. Cavaliers prediction, odds, over/under ... (DraftKings Nation)

We go over some of the best betting options for Sunday's matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers.

This has the makings of a get-right game for Cleveland as it is facing a Toronto team that is playing its third game in four days. The Raptors will not be able to get away with a poor shooting performance like they did last night, especially with VanVleet still out. Take the under. Cleveland has dropped both games in its return from the All-Star break and were last blasted in a 136-119 loss to Atlanta on Friday. Darius Garland offered up 33 points in the loss. Pascal Siakam carried the offense late, scoring the last six points in the final two minutes to lift them over the top.

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Predictions, Picks & Odds: Sunday, 2/26 (Sports Illustrated)

The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers are squaring off in the NBA on Sunday and our experts have Raptors vs. Cavaliers predictions.

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Partner Content | Raptors vs. Cavaliers picks and odds Feb. 26 ... (Toronto Star)

The Toronto Raptors look to complete a four-game sweep of their season series with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Toronto allows the seventh-fewest points to centres this season, and it has held Allen under this mark in both games against him this year (he missed one of the matchups vs. A touch more volume from Garland would certainly be nice, but the Raptors have been known to allow opponents to score from 3-point land with solid efficiency. One factor working against the Raptors is rest, as Toronto played Saturday afternoon in Detroit while Cleveland had the day off. Altogether, the Raptors have a plus-26 point differential in those three matchups. This line asks Allen (14.7 points/game) to exceed his season standard, and that’s not what should be expected. Cleveland has undoubtedly been one of the NBA’s top teams this year, posting the second-best net rating (5.2). Toronto, meanwhile, is riding a four-game win streak and has victories in seven of its past eight games. We’ll take the points on Toronto’s side while fading Jarrett Allen in a matchup he’s struggled in. [ NBA odds ](https://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ejxMzUzNDc2MiZsPTEzNTMOTEwJnA9MTc2OTk%3D) as of 9:1 a.m. [ Garland over 2.5 threes (+13) ](https://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ejxMzUzNDc2MiZsPTEzNTMOTEwJnA9MTcxMjc%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness223_NorthStarBets_&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink): Although Garland hasn’t cashed on this prop yet against Toronto this year, Toronto is catching him at a bad time and could be susceptible to some big shooting beyond the arc. [ Allen under 15.5 points (-19) ](https://can1.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonline.northstarbets.ca%2Fpage%3Fkey%3DejxMzUzNDc2MiZsPTEzNTMOTEwJnA9MTcxMjc%253D&data=5%7C1%7CChris.Toman%4northstargaming.ca%7C783a6ee5f94bae82978daf4dc4b8%7Ca47478ecda74c11888191a44d2bef%7C%7C%7C63896372266879%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn%3D%7C3%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1p9YcP2U4qU8ix2sr%2B6tTPg6Vn%2FuRBAK%2B%2BytzF%2FsRM%3D&reserved=): This hasn’t proven to be a positive matchup for Allen in theory or practice, so we’re fading the centre on Sunday. Key stat: The Raptors are 6-3 ATS with a rest disadvantage this year, and Cleveland is only 6-8-1 ATS with a rest advantage.

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Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire)

Analyzing Sunday's Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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NBA Odds: Raptors-Cavaliers prediction, pick, how to watch (ClutchPoints)

We're in Ohio sharing our NBA odds series, making a Raptors-Cavaliers prediction and pick while showing you how to watch.

Take the Raptors to cover the spread and make the Cavs earn the win. The Cavaliers are one of the best teams in the NBA. But the Raptors are also the best ball-handling team in the association, ranking first in turnovers. The Cavaliers are also 17th at the charity stripe, displaying their inconsistency from the line. and OG Anunoby are around and can provide the spark the Raptors need to snag the victory. Significantly, the Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 108-105 and 100-88 in the two home games. Moreover, they face a team they could meet in the playoffs. The Cavs also lost the battle of the boards 42-35. The Raptors also went into Cleveland and won 118-107. Moreover, the Cavaliers are 7-3 over their past 10 games. Moreover, the Raptors forced 13 turnovers. Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 29 points.

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Raptors get reality check vs. Cavaliers as playoff push continues (Sportsnet.ca)

The Raptors' hopes of storming to the playoffs are great on paper, but the problem when you take it to the wood is that there are some pretty good teams out ...

Even though Toronto has had some success going with smaller lineups against the Cavs and their twin-tower combination of Even Mobley and Jarrett Allen, the addition of Poeltl meant he was likely to stay with a bigger lineup. The Raptors briefly caught a break when a coach’s review of a Mitchell offensive foul requested by Bickerstaff was not only upheld but upgraded to a fragrant 1. Siakam’s fourth three of the game brought Toronto within four, but they had a hard time getting over the hump against a determined Cavaliers team and an especially locked-in Mitchell. The problem Toronto had was figuring out how to deal with the Cavaliers' superb backcourt combination of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. We got it to the rim a bunch, we had some great looks at three, we just didn’t capitalize.” Cleveland had also lost against the Philadelphia 76ers before the break, so there have been some antsy moments with a three-game losing streak and two weeks between wins. They were 14-24 against teams with .500 records or better heading into their Sunday night visit to Cleveland and they looked the part as the Cavaliers beat them in every quarter and for all four quarters in a 118-93 drubbing. [Pascal Siakam](/basketball/nba/players/pascal-siakam/853408) led the Raptors with 25 points but needed 24 shots to do it even after going 4-of-7 from deep, but he had no help. A day after Toronto couldn’t crack the century mark against the bottom-feeding Detroit Pistons, that the Raptors couldn’t keep pace with Cleveland offensively is worth noting. Helped by Jarrett Allen’s 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting, Cleveland was shooting 53.8 per cent from the floor and 17-of-32 from three before garbage time kicked in with Cleveland leading by 30 midway through the fourth quarter. The Raptors are going to see plenty of them in the coming weeks. The Raptors then have a pair of games in Washington against a similarly motivated Wizards team that is just behind them in the standings.

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers - NBA Game Recap - February 26, 2023 | ESPN (ESPN)

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball game on February 26, 2023.

The Raptors had won a season-high four in a row and are 7-2 since Feb. It was his first appearance in a home game for Cleveland. “Most important, he’s a part of the team and I can’t say enough about that.” Starting point guard [Fred VanVleet](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2991230/fred-vanvleet) missed his third straight game for personal reasons. “This was a big game for us and Donovan is a guy who shines brightest when we need him the most,” Cleveland coach J.B. “Darius got us going scoring-wise and the rest of us took over from there.”

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