Raptors vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets by advanced model
SportsLine's proven model has revealed its Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA playoff picks for Game 1 on Saturday
www.cbssports.comThe latest Raptors vs. Cavaliers update is that Cleveland won Game 2, 115-105, and took a 2-0 series lead, with Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley leading the way. The game was shown on NBCSN / Peacock, and the series had Game 2 listed for April 20 at 7:00 PM ET.[1][2]
Latest game news
Cleveland followed its Game 1 win with another strong performance in Game 2, backing up its early-series control. In Game 1, the Cavaliers won 126-113, and the series shifted quickly in their favor after Toronto had swept Cleveland in the regular season.[4][5]
Channel and streaming
For Game 2, the broadcast was listed on NBCSN, with streaming on Peacock. Earlier series coverage also noted Game 1 on Prime Video, with later games moving across Peacock, Prime Video, and ESPN depending on the date.[2][8]
Series outlook
The big story is Cleveland’s offense, especially Mitchell and Harden creating problems for Toronto’s defense. With the Cavs up 2-0, the Raptors were headed home needing answers to stay alive in the series.[3][1]
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