Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Predictions – NBA Playoff Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to face the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the first-round series – CLE leads 2-0. Here is what the Statz data says heading into tip-off.

Odds and Lines

Odds via Polymarket. Moneyline: Toronto Raptors +141 | Cleveland Cavaliers -141. Spread: Toronto Raptors +2.5 (2.06) | Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 (1.94). Total: O/U 219.5.

Series Context

This is a First Round matchup. The series is currently CLE leads 2-0. The winner of this game takes a key series advantage.

Form and Team Stats

Toronto Raptors (home): 4-6 playoff record, averaging 104.2 points per game and conceding 99.7 ppg. Recent form (last 5): LLWL.

Cleveland Cavaliers (away): 7-3 playoff record, averaging 108.5 points per game and conceding 104.7 ppg. Recent form (last 5): WWWL.

Pace and Shooting Splits

Pace favours Cleveland Cavaliers. Toronto Raptors play at a pace rating of 96.9 (Average), while Cleveland Cavaliers run at 101.3 (Average).

Toronto Raptors: FG% 51.4 | 3P% 38.6 | FT% 75.4
Cleveland Cavaliers: FG% 46.3 | 3P% 36.9 | FT% 76.8

Player Projections

Statz model projections for April 23, 2026:

RJ Barrett (TOR): 19.4 pts / 4.7 reb / 3.1 ast
Brandon Ingram (TOR): 18 pts / 4.3 reb / 3.4 ast
Scottie Barnes (TOR): 15.7 pts / 4.8 reb / 7.2 ast
Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 20 pts / 3.4 reb / 3.3 ast
James Harden (CLE): 16.8 pts / 2.4 reb / 5.2 ast
Darius Garland (CLE): 16.7 pts / 2.2 reb / 5.4 ast

Active Prop Streaks

The following players have active prop streaks heading into this game:

Dennis Schroder (CLE): Points_rebounds_assists 7.5 – over in 10 straight
Dennis Schroder (CLE): Ast 2.5 – over in 9 straight
Dennis Schroder (CLE): Pts 4.5 – over in 6 straight
Immanuel Quickley (TOR): Blocks 0.5 – under in 6 straight
Jarrett Allen (CLE): Points_rebounds_assists 22.5 – over in 5 straight
Jarrett Allen (CLE): Points_rebounds 20.5 – over in 5 straight
Jarrett Allen (CLE): Points_assists 13.5 – over in 5 straight
Jarrett Allen (CLE): Pts 12.5 – over in 5 straight

Player Milestones

Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR): 3s Made 1+ in 12 straight (avg 2.2 per game)
Dennis Schroder (CLE): Assists 2+ in 10 straight (avg 4.6 per game)
Sam Merrill (CLE): Assists 2+ in 6 straight (avg 3.5 per game)
Jarrett Allen (CLE): Points 10+ in 5 straight (avg 16.2 per game)
Ja’Kobe Walter (TOR): 3s Made 2+ in 5 straight (avg 3.2 per game)

Hit Rate Trends

Dennis Schroder (CLE): Assists 2+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
Immanuel Quickley (TOR): Rebounds 2+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
Jarrett Allen (CLE): Points 10+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
Sandro Mamukelashvili (TOR): 3s 1+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)
Jarrett Allen (CLE): Pts+Reb 20+ – hit 100% in last 5 (5/5 games)

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Predictions – NBA Playoff Preview | April 23, 2026