Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, 2/12/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: TSN

Scotiabank Arena is where the Toronto Raptors (16-37) will attempt to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-10) on Wednesday.

The Cavaliers played the Timberwolves and notched a win by a score of 128-107 in their last contest. Cleveland finished with a 51.1% field goal percentage (48 out of 94) and knocked down 17 out of their 43 three-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Cavaliers made 15 of their 20 tries for a rate of 75.0%. With respect to hauling in rebounds, they earned 49 with 14 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 27 assists in the matchup in addition to forcing 16 turnovers and earning 10 steals. With respect to defense, Cleveland allowed 40.0% from the field on 36 of 90 shooting. Minnesota totaled 17 dimes and had 10 steals in this matchup. Furthermore, Minnesota grabbed 41 rebounds (15 offensive, 26 defensive) and added 5 blocked shots. Minnesota finished the game at 76.7% from the free throw line by making 23 of 30 shots. They also converted 12 of their 39 attempts from beyond the arc. In regard to fouls, the Cavaliers ended up with 24 while the Timberwolves recorded 19 fouls.

Evan Mobley is someone who played a role in the game. He totaled 28 points on 12 of 19 shooting. He played for 32 mins and also pulled down 10 rebounds. Mobley walked away from this one shooting 63.2% from the field and also recorded 6 assists.

Get all of our NBA Picks Tonight

Cleveland will play this game with a record of 43-10 this year. They are averaging 122.5 points per contest (2nd in the NBA) while shooting 49.8% from the floor. The Cavaliers are connecting on 39.5% on shots from downtown (858 of 2,174) and 78.7% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Cleveland is grabbing 44.7 boards per game and has 1,540 assists this season, which is 3rd in the NBA in terms of passing the rock. They are losing possession via turnover 13.1 times per contest and as a unit are committing 18.5 fouls every game.

When they are on defense, the Cavaliers are forcing their opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game and they draw 18.5 fouls. They give up 36.3% from 3-point land and they are 12th in the NBA in points per game allowed (112.0). The Cavaliers are giving up a FG percentage of 45.5% (2,176 of 4,779) and they surrender 43.5 rebounds per contest as a basketball team. They are ranked 10th in the league in giving up assists with 1,349 surrendered this year.

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Raptors took a loss by a final score of 94-87 against the Rockets. When talking about rebounding, Toronto permitted Houston to snag 58 in all (10 offensive). They wrapped up this game 26.3% from distance by shooting 10 of 38 and ended up shooting 22 of 28 at the free throw line (78.6%). The Raptors permitted the Rockets to knock down 31 of their 86 tries from the floor which gave them a rate of 36.0% in this matchup. When all was said and done, the Raptors walked away from this one shooting 33 out of 90 from the field which had them at 36.7%. In reference to shooting from downtown, Toronto made 8 out of their 42 attempts (19.0%). They were able to make 13 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 76.5%. The Rockets committed 19 fouls in the game which took the Raptors to the charity stripe for 17 shots. They turned the ball over 10 times, while earning 5 steals in the game. The Raptors were able to corral 41 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards totaling 48 for the game.

Immanuel Quickley ended up being a factor for the Raptors for the game. He converted 6 of 15 in the matchup for a rate of 40.0%, and had 8 rebounds. Quickley earned 20 points in his 30 mins of playing time and totaled 3 assists for this contest.

Toronto has a win-loss mark of 16-37 on the year. The Raptors commit 21.8 personal fouls per game and they go 74.8% from the free throw line. They are assisting teammates 28.8 times per game (7th in the NBA) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 15.5 times per game. Toronto has accounted for 5,867 pts this season (110.7 per game) and they pull in 43.8 boards per game. In terms of offensive execution, the Raptors are hitting on 46.6% from the floor, which ranks 15th in the league.

The Toronto defense allows 36.0% on shots from behind the 3-point line (717 of 1,992) and their opponents are making 77.0% of their foul shots. They have conceded 26.2 dimes and 44.4 boards per contest, which ranks them 11th and 18th in the league. The Raptors on defense are ranked 25th in the NBA in PPG surrendered with 116.5. They are able to force 14.6 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 47.0% from the field (19th in basketball).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Toronto

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here