Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 Betting Odds - Free Pick
Date:
May 17, 8:35 pm
Location:
Quicken Loans Arena
TV:
ESPN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5
Total:
201.5
<p>LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will play host to the Toronto Raptors at the Quicken Loans Arena for Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals, scheduled for an 8:35 PM tip-off, to be aired on ESPN. The two teams enter on differing notes. Cleveland is well-rested after pulling off a second consecutive sweep against the Atlanta Hawks in the Conference Semifinals. Toronto enters on short rest after going the distance against the Miami Heat and emerging victorious.The betting lines for Game 1 opened with the Cavs a -10.5 point spread favorite with the O/U line listed at 202. </p>
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<div class="heading">Toronto vs. Cleveland Game 1 Overview</div>
<p>Already Toronto has been given a slim chance of winning this series. Series winner numbers have the Raps posting at 7:1. While LeBron may be one of the best players in the NBA, the Raptors have arguably the second best backcourt in the league with Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. We can't sing their praises enough and the all-star tandem showcased their talent in the Conference Semifinals propelling Toronto in to uncharted waters. Lowry went for 35 points on Sunday in a clutch rout of Miami in the Air Canada Centre. When you take LeBron James out of the equation, Cleveland's remaining four is composed of two good skill players and a run of the mill guard and center. Raptors forward DeMare Carroll will be a formidable test for James, as he had plenty of experience guarding the Cleveland alpha dog in the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals.</p>
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<div class="heading">Key Betting Trends</div>
<p>As we would expect with a name brand like LeBron James, there is often a hefty price assessed for any taker wishing to back the Cleveland Cavaliers. As a result, the Cavs are 42-45-3 against the spread, despite posting the best record in the Eastern Conference at 65-25 SU. Toronto is nip and tuck with the Cavs, as they are 64-32 SU. Against the spread, the Raps have been far more economical at 50-46. </p>
<div class="heading">Public Consensus</div>
<p>A huge amount are in on Cleveland; 84% of the public have jumped on the Cavaliers against the spread. Conversely, on the Money Line, 92% have taken Cleveland who is -675 requiring enormous juice. 59% of the public are on the under for a Total Line currently at 201.5.</p>
Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
In Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, we saw the Detroit Pistons offered at an identical price to the Toronto Raptors. However, there are huge differences between the Eastern Conference No. 8 seed and the runner-up No. 2 seed. Toronto like Detroit owned the lead in the regular season series, as they won 2 of 3 contests between the two, both in the Great White North. Toronto's sole defeat against the Cavs came in Cleveland and they were beat handily 122-100. Nevertheless, Toronto is a much different team now and when it is all said and done, Cleveland owns just 1 more win than Toronto.
Nevertheless, we appreciate the angle, Cleveland has not lost a game yet in the playoffs while Toronto had to grind out two seven-game donnybrooks. With this in consideration, this can all go out the window as each series is different and Toronto is a team that knows it can play with and beat this Cleveland bunch. A hefty premium assessed on taking LeBron at home creates a huge overlay and we will swoop in and scoff it up.
Free Pick:
Toronto Raptors +10.5
