- Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Odds: Toronto (+8.0)
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The Toronto Raptors (46-36) are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) at Rocket Arena this Saturday, marking the first game of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Cleveland enters this matchup favored by 8.0 points, with the over/under total at 219.
In their previous outing, the Raptors triumphed over the Nets with a decisive 136-101 victory. Toronto committed 20 fouls, compared to Brooklyn’s 27. They managed to sink 9 of 34 shots from beyond the arc, while Brooklyn shot 75.9% from the free-throw line, converting 22 of 29 attempts. The Nets recorded 38 rebounds (13 offensive, 25 defensive) alongside 8 blocks, and distributed 21 assists while claiming 9 steals. Defensively, Toronto restricted Brooklyn to 40.7% shooting from the field, allowing 35 of 86 attempts. They registered 36 assists in the contest but turned the ball over 16 times and garnered 9 steals. On the boards, the Raptors secured 43 rebounds, with 3 being offensive. At the charity stripe, Toronto made 22 of 29 attempts, achieving a 75.9% success rate. The Raptors concluded with an impressive 63.8% field goal percentage, hitting 51 of 80 shots, including 12 of 27 from three-point range.
RJ Barrett was instrumental in the last game, netting 26 points on 9 of 15 shooting. Over 29 minutes on the court, he also grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 2 assists, achieving a shooting efficiency of 60.0%.
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The Raptors are arriving at this game with a season record of 46-36. They average 13.7 turnovers per match and commit 20.9 fouls each game. Team-wise, Toronto secures 42.1 rebounds per game and has tallied 2,417 assists this season, ranking them 3rd in the NBA for passing efficiency. They succeed in 35.4% of three-point attempts (932 of 2,633) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.9%. Their average points per game sits at 114.6, placing them 21st in the league while shooting 48.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Raptors force opponents into 16.1 turnovers per game and are called for 19.8 personal fouls. They allow 34.9% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 9th in points allowed per game (111.8). Their defensive opponents have a field goal percentage of 46.7% (3,289 of 7,047), and they concede 42.9 rebounds per match. Toronto ranks 2nd in assists allowed with 2,006 surrendered this season.
In their last game, the Cavaliers emerged victorious with a score of 130-117 against the Wizards. Cleveland secured 36 defensive rebounds and 17 offensive boards, summing up to a total of 53 for the game. They turned the ball over 20 times while achieving 8 steals. The Wizards were called for 21 fouls, affording the Cavaliers 21 free throw attempts, converting 16 for a rate of 76.2%. From beyond the arc, Cleveland connected on 18 of 43 shots (41.9%). When assessing overall shooting, they completed 48 of 89 field goals, achieving a shooting percentage of 53.9%. The Cavaliers allowed the Wizards to score on 42 of 90 attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 46.7%. They achieved 43.9% from distance, converting 18 of 41 attempts and finishing 15 of 19 from the free-throw line (78.9%). On the boards, Cleveland allowed Washington to collect a total of 30 rebounds (7 offensive).
Nae’Qwan Tomlin was significant in the contest, scoring 26 points in 36 minutes and contributing 5 assists. He converted 9 of 16 attempts, achieving an efficiency rate of 56.3%, and also recorded 8 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hold a record of 52-30 for this season. They commit 19.6 fouls per game and exhibit a solid free throw success rate of 77.6%. With an average of 28.3 assists per game (ranked 8th in the league), they average 14 turnovers per game. Cleveland has scored a total of 9,801 points this year, averaging 119.5 points per contest, while gathering 44.4 rebounds each game. Their field goal percentage stands at 48.2%, placing them 8th in the league.
Defensively, Cleveland allows 37.2% shooting from beyond the arc (1,163 of 3,127) while opponents shoot 79.4% from the free-throw line. They concede 26.9 assists and 43.2 rebounds per game, ranking 16th and 12th respectively. The Cavaliers rank 15th in points allowed per game with an average of 115.4. They force their opponents into 15.0 turnovers per match and allow a field goal percentage of 46.4% (8th in the league).
Who will claim the victory in tonight’s NBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Toronto (+8.0)
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