- Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Point Spread: Toronto (+8.0)
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In this intriguing playoff matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) will host the Toronto Raptors (46-36) at Rocket Arena, with Cleveland leading the series 1-0. The Raptors are entering this game as 8.0-point underdogs, and the over/under is pegged at 223 points.
In the first game, the Raptors suffered a defeat with a final score of 126-113. Toronto recorded an impressive 52.1% shooting accuracy (37 of 71) and converted 13 of their 27 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Raptors scored 26 of 35 for a completion rate of 74.3%. On the rebounding front, they secured 27 boards, 4 of which were offensive. They also facilitated 29 assists while forcing 17 turnovers and earning 3 steals. However, defensively, Toronto struggled, allowing Cleveland a shooting percentage of 54.3% from the field on 44 out of 81 attempts. Cleveland compiled 24 assists and snatched 9 steals in the game, while grabbing a total of 33 rebounds (7 offensive, 26 defensive) and registering 4 blocks. The Cavaliers shot 78.6% from the foul line, hitting 22 out of 28 attempts, and successfully converted 16 out of 32 three-point attempts. Notably, the Raptors committed 23 fouls compared to Cleveland’s 28.
RJ Barrett played a crucial role in the opening game, shooting 53.8% from the field and tallying 3 assists in 31 minutes. He accumulated a total of 24 points, hitting 7 of his 13 shots, along with 2 rebounds.
The Raptors have a season record of 46-36. They are averaging 114.6 points per game (21st in the league) with a shooting percentage of 48.2%. Toronto is hitting 35.4% on three-point attempts (932 of 2,633) and 76.9% from the charity stripe. Collectively, they are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game and have dished out 2,417 assists throughout the season, ranking 3rd in the NBA for assists per game. They commit 13.7 turnovers per game while accruing 20.9 personal fouls on average.
On defense, the Raptors are forcing an average of 16.1 turnovers per game and committing 19.8 personal fouls. They rank 2nd in the league for fewest assists allowed, with 2,006 given up this season. Opponents are shooting 46.7% from the field against Toronto (3,289 of 7,047), and the Raptors surrender an average of 42.9 rebounds per game. They allow 34.9% from beyond the arc and rank 9th in the league in points allowed per game at 111.8.
In Game 1, the Cavaliers secured 26 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, bringing their total to 33 rebounds. They committed 17 turnovers while recording 9 steals throughout the match. The Raptors’ 23 fouls led to 28 free throw attempts for the Cavaliers, who converted 22 of these chances for a success rate of 78.6%. Cleveland shot an impressive 50% from three-point territory, sinking 16 of their 32 attempts. The Cavaliers ended with a shooting rate of 54.3%, making 44 of 81 attempts, while the Raptors’ shooting accuracy was 52.1% as they converted 37 of 71 attempts. The Cavaliers also allowed the Raptors to collect a total of 27 rebounds (4 offensive).
Donovan Mitchell was a standout for the Cavaliers, scoring 32 points in 31 minutes of play and contributing 4 assists. He made 11 of 20 shot attempts for a field goal success rate of 55.0% and added 3 rebounds.
The Cavaliers currently hold a record of 52-30 this season. Offensively, they shoot 48.2% from the field, placing them 8th in the league. Cleveland has accumulated 9,801 points this season, averaging 119.5 points per game, and they pull down an average of 44.4 rebounds. They distribute the ball well, averaging 28.3 assists per game (8th in the NBA), and they turn the ball over 14.0 times per game. The Cavaliers average 19.6 personal fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 77.6%.
Defensively, Cleveland allows opponents to shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc (1,163 of 3,127) and permits 79.4% from the foul line. They give up an average of 26.9 assists and 43.2 rebounds per game, ranking 16th and 12th in the league, respectively. The Cavaliers are 15th in points allowed per game (115.4) but can force 15.0 turnovers each game while limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 46.4% (8th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Select Toronto (+8.0)
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