{"id":2134,"date":"2018-01-10T16:08:47","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T16:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offshoresportsbooks.com\/?p=2134"},"modified":"2024-07-17T13:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T13:53:02","slug":"cleveland-cavaliers-at-toronto-raptors-thursday-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.offshoresportsbooks.com\/news\/cleveland-cavaliers-at-toronto-raptors-thursday-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors – Thursday Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two of the top Eastern Conference teams mix it up on Thursday north of the border. The Toronto Raptors are at home and take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors<\/strong> come into the game as the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Toronto is 28-11 overall, and trail the Boston Celtics by 3 games. The Raptors have been fantastic at home though, with 14 wins in 16 games. Toronto<\/strong> is 17-5 against the Eastern Conference, but they are coming off a loss. Overall, the Raptors have won 7 out of 10 games.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/strong> are also coming off a loss. In fact, the Cavaliers have dropped 6 out of their last 10 games. Overall, the Cavaliers<\/strong> are 26-14 on the season, and the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland has struggled on the road, as they have won just 11 out of 21 games.\u00a0The Toronto Raptors are -3.5 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Toronto Rolling at Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Toronto Raptors<\/strong> had won five straight games, and scored 111 points or more in each of those games. Then, the Miami Heat came to town, and they were downed 90-899. Toronto is without their top point guard Kyle Lowry. He will miss most of the rest of January. The Raptors<\/strong> are 3rd in the league with 111.5 points per game, and they are allowing just over 103 points per game as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

DeMar DeRozan<\/strong> has been fantastic for the Raptors, as he leads the team with 25.3 points per game. Serge Ibaka, who was ejected for his role in a fight against the Heat is third on the team with 13.8 points per game. The Raptors<\/strong> are seeking their third straight season of 50+ wins in the regular season, and their fifth straight trip to the postseason.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cavaliers Struggles Continue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/strong> are the back to back to back Eastern Conference Champions. WIth three trips to the NBA Finals, Cleveland won the 2016 title. The Cavaliers<\/strong> this season have been up and down, and could be in jeopardy to reach 50 wins. The Cavaliers will need to finish 34-18 to reach 50 wins this season. Cleveland in their last five losses have been all on the road. In fact, the Cavaliers are playing their 7th road game in 8 games.<\/span><\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/strong> is still putting together amazing numbers.<\/a> The King is scoring 27.2 points per game, dishing out 9 assists per game, and ripping down more than 8 rebounds per game. Kevin Love is second on the team with 19 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Isaiah Thomas is back for the Cavaliers<\/strong>. He has played three games and is scoring 15 points per game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Toronto Wins at Home<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/strong> know this is a possible second round playoff matchup. While they would love to have the home court advantage, they are more concerned with getting right, and finding their health. The Cavaliers<\/strong> right now are not playing very good basketball. That\u2019s going to hurt them north of the border, despite the Raptors not having their top weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Toronto Raptors<\/strong> are going to win this game at home. DeRozan<\/strong> has a big game for the Raptors, and Toronto just outplays the Cavaliers. When you are betting on this National Basketball Association game, take the Toronto Raptors -3.5 over the Cleveland Cavaliers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Bet on the Toronto Raptors -3.5 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n