Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for Saturday, April 18, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Toronto Raptors will be on the road Saturday afternoon for a 1:00 PM matchup inside Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH, against the Cleveland Cavaliers in round one of the NBA playoffs, and we have you ready to roll with our Toronto vs. Cleveland prediction. Toronto finished the regular season with 46 wins and 36 losses on the year, while the Cleveland Cavaliers came into this matchup after finishing the year with 52 wins and 30 losses. Toronto closed the regular season winning three of the last four, following a 35-point home victory against the Brooklyn Nets in their last outing. The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the regular season winning four of the last five games following a 13-point home victory against Washington on the last day of the season. Read more about this Miami vs Charlotte prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Toronto looks to keep rolling
Offensively, Toronto has been stout this season, averaging 114.6 points on 40% shooting from the floor, and the Raptors have averaged 128.3 points per game over the last three wins. Offensively, Toronto erupted in their last outing, scoring 136 points, including seventy in the first half, on 64% shooting and 44% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Toronto was the better team, giving up just 101 points on 41% shooting. Toronto won the rebounding battle by 5 and forced 16 turnovers in the win. RJ Barrett led the way for the Toronto offense with 26 points on 15 shots.
Brandon Ingram leads the Toronto offense this season with 21.5 points per game. RJ Barrett is second on the team, averaging 19.3 points across 57 games played. Scottie Barnes averages 18.1 points, along with the team-leading 7.5 rebounds per game. Immanuel Quickley averages 16.4 points to go along with the team’s leading 5.9 assists.
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
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- Immanuel Quickley (GTD) – Hamstring
- Chucky Hepburn (OFS) - Knee
Cleveland looks to defend its home floor
The Cleveland offense has carried the Cavaliers this season, averaging 119.5 points on 40% shooting from the floor, and Cleveland has averaged 127.75 points per game over their last four wins. Offensively, Cleveland did the work in their last outing, scoring 130 points on 54% shooting, 42% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Cleveland was the better team, giving up 117 points on 47% shooting. The Cavaliers pulled in 53 rebounds and forced 13 turnovers in the win. Nae’Qwan Tomlin led the way for the Cleveland offense in their last outing, scoring 26 points on 16 shots.
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cleveland offense this season with 27.9 points and 5.7 assists per game. James Harden is averaging 20.5 points per game, and Jarrett Allen averages 15.4 points per game. Big man Evan Mobley averages 18.2 points to go along with the team-leading 9 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
- Dean Wade (GTD) – Ankle
- Dennis Schroder (GTD) – Rest
- Keon Ellis (GTD) – Knee
- Thomas Bryant (GTD) – Calf
- Sam Merril (GTD) - Hamstring
Toronto vs Clevleand Pick
- Toronto vs Cleveland Spread Pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a much better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Saturday. Look for the Cavaliers to weather the storm and pull out the win, but Toronto will use their health to keep things closed. Cleveland has a ton of injuries heading into the playoffs, which could hurt them down the stretch. Look for Cleveland to do the job as they get the win at home, but the Toronto Raptors will cover the big number in Game 1 of this series.
- Toronto vs Cleveland Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, but each has a strong defense. In three matchups this season, defense led the charge for both teams. Expect a defensive-minded game Saturday as each team looks to set the tone in this series. Take the under on Saturday in Cleveland as the Cavaliers do the job to get the win in Game 1 of this set.
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