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Raptors vs Cavaliers predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 18
TL;DR
The Toronto Raptors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoffs on April 18. Cleveland, bolstered by James Harden, has struggled in the playoffs, while Toronto has dominated their season matchups.
Key points
- Raptors vs Cavaliers playoff game on April 18
- Cavaliers added James Harden this season
- Raptors went 3-0 against Cavaliers in regular season
- Cavaliers have not advanced past the second round since 2017-18
- Raptors finished with fifth-rated defense
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Raptors vs Cavaliers predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 18
The Toronto Raptors (46-36) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) during the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cleveland added James Harden this season and with him in the lineup, Cleveland went 18-6 and he averaged 20.6 points, 7.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers in the Donovan Mitchell era have yet to make it past the second round and neither has Harden dating back to 2017-18.
Toronto went 3-0 versus Cleveland this season with wins of 11, 13, and 11 points — all double digits. The Raptors have not been in the playoffs in 2022-23 and has not made it past the first round since 2019-20. The Raptors finished the regular season with the fifth-rated defense and 15th ranked offense.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Q&A
What are the recent stats for the Raptors and Cavaliers ahead of their playoff game?
The Raptors finished the regular season with the fifth-rated defense and 15th ranked offense, while the Cavaliers, with James Harden, went 18-6 after his addition.
How did the Raptors perform against the Cavaliers during the regular season?
The Raptors went 3-0 against the Cavaliers this season, winning each game by double digits.
What is James Harden's impact on the Cavaliers this season?
James Harden averaged 20.6 points, 7.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game, contributing to the Cavaliers' 18-6 record with him in the lineup.
When was the last time the Raptors advanced past the first round of the playoffs?
The Raptors have not made it past the first round since the 2019-20 season.
