Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Quicken Loans Arena

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The Toronto Raptors travel to Quicken Loans Arena to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. The Raptors come into this game with an overall record of 7-2. They are 1st in the Atlantic Division. They currently have a point differential of 6.1 as they are averaging 105.3 points per game while giving up 99.2 per contest. The Cavaliers have an overall record of 8-1. They currently are 1st in the Central Division. They are averaging 109.4 points per game and surrendering 102.0, good for a point differential of 7.4.

DeMar DeRozan comes into this contest averaging 34 points per game while playing 37.1 minutes per night so far this season for the Raptors. He pulls down 4.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage is currently at 81%. Kyle Lowry averages 17.3 points per game in 38.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 6.8 assists per contest and 5.3 rebounds per game for Toronto. His field goal percentage is 38% for the year while his free throw percentage is 86%.

Kyrie Irving averages 23.9 points per game while playing 34.4 minutes per contest this year for the Cavaliers. He grabs 3.4 rebounds per game and has 4.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage currently is at 88%. Lebron James averages 22.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36.9 minutes per contest. He also averages 8.9 rebounds per contest and 9.1 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 72%.

Toronto averages 105.3 points per contest this season which ranks them 14th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 6.1 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them ranked 9th. Behind the arc they shoot 29% which is good for 29th in the league. They average 50.9 rebounds per game and 18.1 assists per game which ranks them 20th and 30th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 2nd with 11.3 per game. The Raptors allow 99.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 7th and 13th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 52.4 rebounds a game which ranks 14th and they give up 19 assists per contest which puts them in 4th place in the league. They force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 11th in the league.

Cleveland averages 109.4 points per game this year which ranks them 3rd in the league. Their average scoring margin is 7.4 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them sitting in the 22nd spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 5th in the NBA. They average 55.7 rebounds per game and 22.1 assists per contest which ranks them 7th and 11th respectively. In the turnover department the Cavaliers rank 4th with 11.9 per game. The Cavaliers allow 102 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 11th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 10th and 12th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 54.8 rebounds a game which ranks 21st and they give up 20.8 assists per contest which puts them in 11th place in the league. The Cavaliers force 14.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 17th in the NBA.

The Raptors have an offensive rating of 111.8 and a defensive rating of 105.3. In terms of pace they average 94.2 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 50%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they shoot 3 pointers on 26% of their shots. Toronto turns the ball over an average of 10.5 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%.

The Cavaliers rating on offense is 112.7 and they have a defensive rating of 105. They get 97.1 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 51%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they attempt 3 pointers on 40% of their shot attempts. Cleveland turns the ball over on 10.7 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 12.8 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 49%.

Toronto Raptors Betting Trends

The Toronto Raptors are 6-3-0 against the spread

The Toronto Raptors are 6-3-0 against the over/under

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 3-5-1 against the spread

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 3-6-0 against the over/under

Toronto Raptors Injuries

10/22/16 PG Delon Wright Shoulder out indefinitely
10/22/16 F Jared Sullinger Foot out indefinitely

Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries

11/14/16 G J.R. Smith Ankle "?" Tuesday vs. Toronto

Guy's Pick: Take Cleveland -6.5

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