Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 9, 2025

A matchup between two teams at opposite ends of the Eastern Conference standings is set in Thursday’s Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers clash. Both teams come into the game with different recent performances, as the Cavaliers ride a double-digit win streak while the Raptors struggle to find consistency.

Here’s a detailed preview of the Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers game, which will tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.

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Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Raptors (+812) vs Cavaliers (-1375)

Spread: Raptors +15.5 (-110) vs Cavaliers -15.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Raptors o233.5 (-112) vs Cavaliers u235.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview

The Cavaliers enter this matchup riding high off one of their most significant wins of the season — a 129-122 victory over the OKC Thunder that snapped Oklahoma City’s 15-game win streak while extending Cleveland’s to 11 games.

Meanwhile, the Raptors suffered a 112-98 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Knicks, despite their lackluster 8-29 record, played with grit, yet Toronto struggled to mount a significant challenge.

Toronto has endured a challenging season, sitting near the bottom of the league. They currently rank third-worst in net rating, with both their offense and defense in the bottom six. Projected as a lottery team before the season, the Raptors have lived up to that expectation.

In stark contrast, the Cavaliers have cemented themselves as one of the league’s top teams. They boast the best offensive rating and are closing in on the Thunder for the league’s top net rating.

Cleveland’s depth was on full display in their win over the Thunder, as seven players scored in double figures. Donovan Mitchell had an uncharacteristically quiet night, scoring just 11 points on 3-for-16 shooting, but his teammates stepped up to secure the victory.

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Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers predicted starting lineups

Official injury reports have yet to be released for this game. However, the Raptors had no injuries reported before their game against the Knicks, and the Cavaliers were only missing Sam Merrill against the Thunder.

Raptors

G - Immanuel Quickley | G - Gradey Dick | F - RJ Barrett | F - Scottie Barnes | C - Jakob Poeltl

Cavaliers

G - Darius Garland | G - Donovan Mitchell | F - Dean Wade | F - Evan Mobley | C - Jarret Allen

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting props

• Immanuel Quickley to score over 15.5 points is -109 on BetNJ. Bet on the over.
• Donovan Mitchell scoring over 20.5 points is -125 on Bet365. Expect him to clear this.

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Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

The Cavaliers enter as heavy favorites, and for good reason. After taking down the Western Conference’s top team, they are riding high on momentum. Look for Donovan Mitchell to bounce back from his quiet performance against OKC and lead Cleveland to a dominant win, extending their streak to 12 games.