Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction

Written by Scott Burgess

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

The Toronto Raptors are hoping that the new additions to their roster will help them win their third game in a row tonight when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won seven of their last ten before the break. The Toronto Raptors (21-34) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (40-11) for some slammin jammin NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Cavs as -7 ½ point road favs over the Raptors with the over/under set at 189 ½ points. Get your Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com

The Cavs recently beat the Suns 109-92 at home before the All-star break. Their top producers were Mo Williams with 44pts, while LeBron James chipped in with 26pts and Ben Wallace pulled down 11 rebounds. Ben Wallace is listed as questionable tonight after suffering lacerations to his right forearm that required 14 stitches, he was playing football over the All-star break. The Cavs are listing Terance Kinsey as questionable and Delonte West as doubtful, although teammate LeBron James said he thought West would be in uniform for the game. The Cavs are 16-10 SU on the road where they average 97.2 ppg and give up an average 92.5 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 96.4 ppg and given up an average 94.8 ppg. The Cavs are 33-18 ATS overall, 14-12 ATS on the road and 10-16 over/under on the road.

The Raptors recently beat the Spurs 91-89 at home before the half way mark. Their top scorers on the night were Andre Bargnani with 23pts and eight rebounds, while Jason Kapano helped out with 21pts. Chris Bosh is listed as questionable tonight. The Raptors have acquired Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to add experience and athleticism to the Raptors’ lineup. Marion's strengths are his ability to play multiple positions and the athletic ability he brings. He's averaging 8.7 rebounds per game this season and is known as someone who can get points in various ways. He's an okay jump shooter who doesn't have three-point range, but somehow manages to average nearly 13 points per game. The Raptors are 10-14 SU at home where they average 99.3 ppg and give up an average 100 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 97.2 ppg and given up an average 102 ppg. The Raptors are 21-32 ATS overall, 8-16-1 ATS at home and 13-12 over/under at home.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Toronto.
Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Cavaliers are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Toronto.

Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction
When: Wed, Feb 18, 2009 7:30 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Raptors +7 ½

Point-Spreads.com Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction

The Bottom Line: It’ll depend if Chris Bosh is ready to go, but I can see the Raptors coming out hard and fast with a rejuvenated lineup. Plus the Cavs have a heavily injured lineup. Go Raptors! Get your Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!