Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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The Toronto Raptors (33-14) travel to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (13-35). The Raptors are a 10-point favorite and will try to extend their eight-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 220.5 points and it can be seen on CTV Sportsnet Toronto at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds

In the Raptors’ last contest, they covered the 13-point spread against the Atlanta Hawks, 130-114. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-111, and were not able to cover as 8.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Toronto game went 9.5 points over the projected point total of 234.5, while the Cleveland game finished 4 points over the projected point total of 232.

Toronto dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 12.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.7 (above their season average of 22.0). Atlanta was 14.9 and 19.2, respectively, for those same stats. Cleveland, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.8 (above their season average of 24.1). Cleveland’s Larry Nance Jr. had a solid performance, contributing 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Toronto, meanwhile, was lifted by Serge Ibaka, who recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds.

In their two contests this year, the Raptors have won both. The two teams combined to score 214 points in their most recent game, which was just under the projected point total of 218. Toronto won 117-97, covering as an 8-point favorite. Toronto made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). Cleveland, meanwhile, was 13-16 (81.3 percent). Ibaka recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

A little over half of the Raptors’ games have finished over the total. Toronto heads into the contest with records of 33-14 straight up (SU) and 26-20-1 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Cavaliers’ 48 games, 27 have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Cleveland owns records of 13-35 SU and 20-26-2 ATS.

Cleveland might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Toronto currently ranks second in defensive efficiency, while the Cavaliers rank 25th in offensive efficiency.

Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Raptors rank 13th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Cavaliers rank 29th (3.3).
  • Toronto ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (42.1) while Cleveland ranks last (54.3).
  • The Raptors rank third in fast break points per game (17.9) while the Cavaliers rank 27th (10.4).
  • Toronto ranks ninth in assists per game (25.7) while Cleveland ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (25.7).
  • Cleveland averages 13.7 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the league. Toronto ranks 26th in second chance points allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Raptors average 20.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks second in the NBA. The Cavaliers rank last in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.9).
  • The Cavaliers rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (43.1) while the Raptors rank 24th (46.8).
  • Cleveland ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (33.1) while Toronto ranks 29th (38.5).
  • Toronto ranks second in steals per game (8.7) while Cleveland ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
  • In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Toronto is 12-3 and Cleveland is 4-3.
  • The Cavaliers are 12-23 when they reach the century mark, while the Raptors are 31-9.
  • Cleveland is 8-15-1 ATS at home, while Toronto is 12-10-1 ATS on the road.
  • Of the Raptors’ 23 road games, they have 12 unders and 11 overs.
  • In 24 home games, the Cavaliers have 13 overs and 11 unders.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Raptors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Toronto has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Cleveland has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 6.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 106.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).