Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 Pick – April 20, 2026
Jake Thompson
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Cleveland (52-30) finished ahead of Toronto (46-36) in the East and has already protected home court once in this series. Toronto did win the regular-season series 3-0, but Game 1 flipped the tone with Cleveland’s perimeter shot-making and ball pressure.
Odds from BetAnything as of 6:05 AM ET on April 20, 2026.
Odds & Game Info
Here’s the current market for Raptors vs. Cavaliers.
| Game Info | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors @ Cleveland Cavaliers April 20, 2026 07:10 PM ET Rocket Arena (Cleveland, OH) | Cavaliers -8.5 (-110) Raptors +8.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -355 Raptors +285 | Over 222.5 (-110) Under 222.5 (-110) |
Team Snapshot
This table summarizes where both teams sit entering Game 2.
| Team | Record (Home/Road) | Last 10 | ATS (’25-’26 through Apr 18) | O/U (’25-’26 through Apr 18) | ORtg | DRtg | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 46-36 (22-19 road) | 5-5 | 42-41-0 | 33-50-0 | 115.9 | 113.0 | 98.4 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 52-30 (27-14 home) | 8-2 | 34-49-0 | 41-42-0 | 119.2 | 115.1 | 99.9 |
Recent Form
Toronto Raptors
Toronto’s last 10 games (through April 18) are split 5-5, and its season-long totals profile has leaned strongly Under (33 Overs, 50 Unders through April 18). The Raptors’ regular-season efficiency was driven more by defense (113.0 DRtg) than pace (98.4).
In Game 1, Toronto’s offense was not the main issue on raw shooting: 52.1% from the field and 48.1% from three (13-for-27). The swing came in the possession battle and what those possessions turned into: 18 turnovers and only 27 total rebounds, while allowing Cleveland to get comfortable from deep.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland enters on an 8-2 run over its last 10 (through April 18), but it has been a below-market spread team overall (34-49 ATS through April 18), especially when laying points. The Cavaliers’ regular-season profile is offense-forward (119.2 ORtg) with a slightly above-average tempo (99.9 pace).
Game 1 was the cleaner blueprint: 54.3% shooting, 50.0% from three (16-for-32), plus 9 steals. Cleveland also won the rebound count 33-27 and grabbed a 7-4 edge on offensive boards, which helped it withstand 17 turnovers of its own.
Matchup Keys
- Three-point math: Cleveland took 32 threes in Game 1 and made 16. Toronto hit 13 threes, but Cleveland’s extra makes and spacing changed the game’s shot quality.
- Turnovers and live-ball pressure: Toronto committed 18 turnovers in Game 1 and Cleveland logged 9 steals. If that gap holds, it’s hard for an underdog to hang inside a big number.
- Second-chance chances: Cleveland won offensive rebounds 7-4 in Game 1. Over the season, Cleveland also posted a higher offensive rebounding rate (26.9% ORB%) than Toronto (25.5%).
- Tempo control: Both teams were mid-pack in pace over the regular season (Cleveland 99.9, Toronto 98.4). If this game plays more half-court, it favors Toronto’s chances to keep it close and pushes the total downward.
- Free throws need to matter for Toronto: The Raptors attempted 35 free throws in Game 1, but the extra trips did not compensate for turnovers and Cleveland’s three-point edge.
Betting Trends
- Toronto is 42-41 ATS through April 18.
- Cleveland is 34-49 ATS through April 18.
- Cleveland is 25-42 ATS as a favorite through April 18.
- Cleveland is 17-25 ATS at home through April 18.
- Toronto is 21-21 ATS on the road through April 18.
- Toronto totals have leaned Under: 33-50 O/U through April 18.
- Toronto road totals skew Under: 15-27 O/U on the road through April 18.
- Cleveland home totals skew Under: 18-24 O/U at home through April 18.
- Cleveland road totals skew Over: 23-18 O/U on the road through April 18.
Best Bet
Under 222.5 (-110)
Toronto games have been one of the stronger Under profiles in the league (33-50 O/U through April 18), and that Under tendency is even more pronounced on the road (15-27). Cleveland’s home slate has also leaned Under (18-24), and both teams’ regular-season pace numbers sit around league-average rather than track-meet territory. If Immanuel Quickley is limited or out again, Toronto’s shot creation and early-offense scoring take a hit, which is a meaningful Under tailwind at this number.
Injury Updates
- Raptors: Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) questionable.
- Raptors: Chucky Hepburn (knee) out.
- Cavaliers: Thomas Bryant (calf) out.
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