Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Friday, October 31, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a battle of Eastern Conference foes on the hardwood on the shores of Lake Erie as the Toronto Raptors travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night, and we have you covered with our Raptors vs. Cavaliers prediction in NBA Cup-Group Play. Toronto was dropped 139-121 at home by Houston in their previous contest Wednesday night, failing to cover the line as a 5.5-point underdog. Cleveland fell 125-105 on the road to Boston in their previous game Wednesday night, losing outright as a 3.5-point favorite. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Cavaliers own a 60-51 and have won the last five meetings, including a 131-108 road win in the most recent matchup on February 12. Read more about this Raptors vs. Cavaliers prediction! No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
Toronto Looking to Get Back in Win Column
Toronto suffered a fourth straight loss and their third by double figures, as they were knocked off at home by the Rockets on Wednesday night. The Raptors fell to 1-4 on the season and stood fourth in the Atlantic Division, 3.5 games behind the 76ers for the top spot. Against Houston, Toronto trailed by as many as 11 in the opening quarter and by nine after the opening 12 minutes of play. The Raptors held a four-point lead with 2:45 to play in the first half before giving up 11 unanswered points to trail by seven at intermission. Toronto never got closer than five after that en route to the loss. The Raptors shot 50.6% from the field, including 21 of 40 from beyond the arc, but allowed Houston to shoot 57.5% from the floor while getting dominated 53-22 on the glass. Scottie Barnes paced Toronto with 31 points in the loss.
This season, Toronto stands 9th in scoring offense as they put up an average of 121.4 points per game on the season. The Raptors are 30th in rebounding with 36 boards a night, while they are 3rd by dishing out an average of 30.4 assists a night. Toronto stands 28th in scoring defense as they allow an average of 127.8 points a night this season. Brandon Ingram is second on the team with 22 points plus 5.2 rebounds per game. RJ Barrett (19.2 points, 4.4 rebounds), Scottie Barnes (22.2 points, six rebounds, 4.4 assists) and Immanuel Quickley (15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, seven assists) are good secondary scoring options. Gradey Dick, Collin Murray-Broyles (10.7 points), Jakub Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jamison Battle, Ochai Agbaji and Jonathan Mogbo are looked at to provide some sort of secondary scoring punch. The Raptors are 6th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 50.7% from the floor as a team. Toronto stands 18th by knocking down 12.6 three-pointers a night, while they are 6th in three-point field goal percentage as they sink 40.1% of their attempts on the season. The Raptors are struggling at the charity stripe as they are 23rd in shooting 74% as a team this season.
Poeltl (back) missed the game against the Rockets and is out again here.
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Cavaliers Seeking to Get Back in the Win Column
Cleveland saw their three-game win streak snapped as they were clobbered on the road by Boston on Wednesday night. The Cavaliers fell to 3-2 on the season and stood tied for third in the Central Division, 1.5 games behind the Bulls for the top spot. Against Boston, Cleveland was hot offensively early, leading 42-40, but was blitzed 35-18 in the third quarter to trail by 15 at the half. The Cavaliers never got closer than nine the rest of the way en route to the loss. Cleveland shot 40.2% from the field, including 17 of 52 from three-point range, and lost the rebounding battle 53-42 in the game. Jaylon Tyson and Evan Mobley (11 rebounds) each had 19 points to lead Cleveland in the loss.
The Cavaliers come into this one ranked 17th in the league in scoring offense as they put up an average of 116.2 points per game this season. Cleveland is 25th in rebounding as they grab 40.4 boards per contest and stand 17th in assists by handing out 25.2 dimes a contest this year. The Cavaliers are 9th in the league in scoring defense as they allow an average of 115.2 points per game this season. Donovan Mitchell leads the way in the scoring department for Cleveland as he puts up 28 points plus 4.4 assists a night on the year. Evan Mobley (18.4 points, 9.2 boards, 4.6 assists), Jarrett Allen (14 points, seven rebounds) and De’Andre Hunter (15.7 points, five rebounds) are solid secondary options. Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Larry Nance Jr., Lonzo Ball, Tyrese Proctor, Thomas Bryant, Sam Merrill (17.3 points), Craig Porter Jr. and Luke Travers are other contributors in the Cavaliers’ rotation. Cleveland is 18th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 46.1% from the floor as a team on the year. The Cavaliers are 7th by knocking down an average of 15.4 three-pointers a night, while they are 14th by connecting on 35.8% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Cleveland is below average at the charity stripe as they rank 22nd by shooting 74.8% from the line as a team.
Max Strus (foot) remains out indefinitely. Darius Garland (toe) is likely out here after being recalled by the team on Wednesday. Merrill (hip) is out, while Allen (finger) and Mitchell (hamstring) are both questionable for this contest.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Pick
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Spread Pick
- Cavaliers -7.5 (4 units)
Toronto has had major issues defensively and especially on the boards this season, ranking dead last in rebounding entering Thursday night. The Raptors have to find a way to slow opposing teams if they hope to have any success on the year. Cleveland was handled by Boston as their shooting went cold over the final three quarters on Wednesday night. The Cavaliers downed the Bucks in their lone home game this season and we’ve seen the Raptors crumble after their season-opening win over Atlanta. Mitchell was questionable but did play against Boston the other night, so he’ll likely take the floor here as well. Toronto plays their fifth game in eight nights here and that wears them down. Take Cleveland on the road in this contest.
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Over/Under Pick
- Over 237.5 (4 units)
Toronto has gone over the mark in four of their five games on the year. The Raptors are 9th in the league in scoring offense, 14th in offensive efficiency, and 6th in tempo by averaging 104.5 possessions a night. Toronto has given up at least 118 points in all five games this season. Cleveland stands 17th in the league in scoring offense, 18th in offensive efficiency and 14th in tempo with an average of 101.9 possessions per game. With the way Toronto is struggling defensively and Cleveland’s success shooting from the perimeter, we see the points pile up here, and that pushes things over the total.
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