The Raptors will look to even the series tonight against the Cavs. (Getty)
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors tonight in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The game tips off at 7 p.m. Eastern on TNT. According to OddsShark, the Cavs are favored by 7.5 points. The over-under is set at 213.5 points.
The OddsShark computer is bullish on the Raptors chances of pulling off an upset. The computer projects a Raptors 103.3-103.1 victory. The computer is taking the Raptors to cover the spread and the under on the point total.
Cleveland is coming off a convincing 116-105 victory over Toronto in Game 1. The Cavs were powered by their main players. LeBron James had 35 points and 10 rebounds. Kyrie Irving had 24 points and 10 assists.
The Raptors have struggled against the Cavs this season. Cleveland won three of their four regular season matchups. Toronto hopes to even the series as it heads to Toronto but are in danger of going down 2-0.
Toronto’s best chance in the series is to take advantage of Cleveland down low. Serge Ibaka could play a critical role in the series. Ibaka had just six rebounds and zero blocks in the opening game. Toronto will need more production in those two areas to be able to compete with the Cavs.
Unlike the computer, Heavy likes the Cavs to take a commanding 2-0 lead. With the way James and Irving are playing, the Raptors will come up short again in Cleveland and will hope to make up the difference when the series is in Toronto. We do like the Raptors to keep it close and cover the spread.
Heavy’s Pick: Cavs 105 Raptors 101. Raptors +7. Under on the Point Total.
