Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 Betting Odds - Free Pick
Date:
May 19, 8:35 pm
Location:
Quicken Loans Arena
TV:
ESPN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Cleveland Cavaliers -12.5
Total:
198.5
<p>LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will play host to the Toronto Raptors at the Quicken Loans Arena for Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals, scheduled for an 8:35 PM tip-off, to be aired on ESPN. Cleveland laid the woodwork to Toronto in Game One, pummeling the Raptors 115-84. The Game 2 betting odds opened with the Cavs as a 12-point favorite on the point spread line with the total at 196. </p>
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<div class="heading">Toronto vs. Cleveland Game 2 Overview</div>
<p>After an embarrassing loss in Game One, many have already written off the Raptors as having any chance of winning this series. Cleveland put together a complete victory, shutting down the Raptors� two star guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, holding them to just 26 points, while point man Kyrie Irving scored 27 points by himself. The Cavs outshot the Raps, there is no other way to put it. Cleveland hit 55% of their field goals and 35% of their three-pointers. The Raps hit just 40% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc and that was instrumental in this outcome.</p>
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<div class="heading">Key Betting Trends</div>
<p>After the Game One rout, the Cavs have now improved to 43-45-3 against the spread. Despite dropping their last result against the spread, the Raptors are still more economical at 50-47. Notably, Toronto is 3-7 ATS in their last ten.</p>
<div class="heading">Public Consensus</div>
<p>Almost all are in on Cleveland 93% of the public have jumped on the Cavaliers against the spread. On the Money Line far less are keen to lay the juice as 68% have taken Cleveland who is now at a price of -1300. Toronto is offered at +800. 75% of the public are on the over for a Total Line currently at 198.5.</p>
Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
The result of this contest plays perfectly in to our wheelhouse. After Cleveland made an example out of Toronto in Game One, the market is ever more tempting when Cleveland is spotting just two more points. Thus we have seen a gross overreaction from the public in taking the Cavaliers against the spread. Often analytics of this measure indicate there is a substantial chance for an overlay. We have seen a resounding increase in the odds particularly in the Money Line. The market reflects the sentiments of the consensus, basically writing off any smidgeon of hope that Toronto can orchestrate an upset.
Nevertheless, we have been firm in our stance regarding the hidden premiums that are assessed with taking back teams like Cleveland and this reaction and set-up showcases this impeccably. As we have highlighted previously, Toronto has dropped Game One in both series they have won in the playoffs up to this point. With this consideration, it is safe to surmise that the Raptors have room to improve and Cleveland may be due for attrition given their performance in the post-season so far. When you consider the potential buy-low/sell-high situation for the respective combatants, there is all the more value in once again going in on Toronto with the points.
Free Pick:
Toronto Raptors +12.5
