Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions & Picks – Cavaliers To Double NBA Playoffs Series Lead

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20 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 20 Apr 2026
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Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions & Picks

Cleveland are tipped to cover as they double their series lead over Toronto.

The Cavaliers controlled the first game in this series and we are expecting repeat scenes against a Raptors team clearly missing Immanuel Quickley.

  • Cleveland Cavaliers are 29-10 in their last 39 games
  • Toronto Raptors are 4-10-0 ATS in their last 14 road games
  • The Over has cashed in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 home games
  • Each of Cleveland’s previous 12 games produced over 219.5 total points

Head To Head

  • Cleveland Cavaliers lead the all-time series 73-56
  • Cleveland Cavaliers won 126-113 when the two teams last met on April 18

Toronto Raptors Form

Toronto enter the second game of this series on the back of a defeat, and in hit or miss form with five wins and five defeats in their last 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-29 vs Orlando Magic W 139-87
Mar-31 at Detroit Pistons L 116-127
Apr-01 vs Sacramento Kings L 115-123
Apr-03 at Memphis Grizzlies W 128-96
Apr-05 at Boston Celtics L 101-115
Apr-07 vs Miami Heat W 121-95
Apr-09 vs Miami Heat W 128-114
Apr-10 at New York Knicks L 95-112
Apr-12 vs Brooklyn Nets W 136-101
Apr-18 at Cleveland Cavaliers L 113-126

Cleveland Cavaliers Form

Cleveland go into the second game of this series with a 1-0 lead, and in fantastic form with 29 wins in their previous 39 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-27 vs Miami Heat W 149-128
Mar-30 at Utah Jazz W 122-113
Mar-31 at Los Angeles Lakers L 113-127
Apr-02 at Golden State Warriors W 118-111
Apr-05 vs Indiana Pacers W 117-108
Apr-06 at Memphis Grizzlies W 142-126
Apr-08 vs Atlanta Hawks W 122-116
Apr-10 at Atlanta Hawks L 102-124
Apr-12 vs Washington Wizards W 130-117
Apr-18 vs Toronto Raptors W 126-113

Verdict

Cleveland had their way with Toronto's perimeter defense in the series opener.

We are expecting more of the same here as the Cavaliers double their series lead ahead of the trip to Toronto for Game 3.

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Best Bet2: Over 223.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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