The Cleveland Cavaliers (12-6) and Toronto Raptors (12-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on Peacock.
The Cavaliers are 1.5-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Cavaliers -1.5), with the over/under set at 237.5 total points. Cleveland is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Toronto is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Cavaliers vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Monday, November 24.
My Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction
- Cavaliers vs Raptors pick: Under 237.5 (-110)
My Raptors vs Cavaliers best bet is on the under total points, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Cavaliers vs Raptors Odds
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 237.5 -110o / -110u | -125 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 237.5 -110o / -110u | +105 |
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors NBA Preview
Cleveland has won two straight, beating the Pacers 120–109 and the Clippers 120–105 behind another explosive offensive night from Donovan Mitchell.
Mitchell poured in 37 points, including a run of momentum-swinging plays late in the third quarter, and added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 made threes.
Evan Mobley contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, and De’Andre Hunter chipped in 17 as the Cavs closed a six-game homestand at 4–2.
But the bigger story for Cleveland is attrition. Jarrett Allen, Lonzo Ball, Sam Merrill, and Craig Porter Jr. all missed the last game, forcing the Cavs to use their 10th different starting lineup already.
Rotational inconsistency has boosted defensive spurts but also created stretches of choppy half-court offense — a key factor in handicapping this total.
Toronto enters red-hot, winners of seven straight and 11 of its last 12.
The Raptors beat Brooklyn 119–109 Sunday behind a balanced attack: Scottie Barnes (17 points), Ja’Kobe Walter (season-high 16), Brandon Ingram (14), and Immanuel Quickley (13, with eight in the fourth).
The Raptors’ depth stepped up again, especially with RJ Barrett leaving the game early due to a sprained knee.
Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 12 points in his first start, and Gradey Dick and Jamal Shead each added 12 and 11, respectively.
Toronto’s recent surge has come with improved defensive connectivity, especially on the perimeter, and an offense that often slows down late in games when Barnes is asked to initiate.
Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction, Betting Analysis
While both teams enter with momentum, the handicap here revolves around the Under, backed by Evan Abrams’ “Line vs. Public Unders, Road Warriors” system.
This system highlights early-season games where sharp money pushes totals down even as the public loads up on the over.
When the number drops or holds firm despite heavy public support for more points, it’s a signal that professional bettors view the opening line as inflated.
Early in the season, offenses are still ironing out rhythm and timing, rotations remain inconsistent — especially for injury-hit teams like Cleveland — and defensive effort typically exceeds offensive efficiency.
The market often overestimates scoring potential in these spots, and sharp movement corrects the total downward.
By siding with that informed adjustment and fading public optimism, the under captures a real edge during this stage of the season.
Pick: Under 237.5 (-110, bet365)
