LiontipsCleveland vs Toronto. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Cleveland missed a number of matches, but returned in the game against Boston. But Cavaliers played that match with a weakened squad and suffered a 101:110 score. The absence of key players seriously affected the performance of Ohio team.
Bickerstaff's men played the most recent match without a number of key players, including Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Six other players also missed the game. Leaders will miss the Toronto game as well.
Toronto didn't play a single match for over a week. A number of team's players got into COVID-19 protocol. A number of them returned to the line-up, but too many players of the Canadian club are absent. Scottie Barnes, O.G. Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent will miss the game for the Raptors.
Nurse's men lost the most recent match. Eight days ago they beat Golden State (119:100). But VanVleet, Barnes and Trent were present back then. Now they won't be able to play.
Trends
Ставка1st quarter: Cleveland to win
In 3 out of 5 most recent matches Cavs won the first quarter
СтавкаToronto: total under 100,5 points
In 3 out of 4 most recent home matches Cavs failed to beat that total
Tip and bets
Toronto will play the match with a weakened squad. We don't think that Canadians will be able to put up a fight to Cleveland. Cavaliers' squad is looking better on paper, so we offer to place a bet on the hosts.
Our prediction - Cleveland to win with a handicap of (-5) points
Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the best defensive teams in the league, while Toronto will play with a weakened squad. In this case, we are not expecting a high-scoring game. We don't think that opponents will be able to beat the total of 209,5 points.
Our second bet is on total under 209,5 points
