Raptors vs. Cavaliers odds, line: Proven model reveals NBA picks for first round Game 3 matchup on Thursday, April 23

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look for a commanding 3-0 series lead on Thursday's NBA schedule when they visit the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs (52-30) won each of the first two games of this first-round NBA playoffs series by double-digits. The Raptors (46-36) have now dropped four straight road games overall but were 24-17 at home during the regular season. Toronto won all three regular-season matchups, but Cleveland is riding a 12-game postseason win streak over the Raptors.

Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Cleveland is the 2.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Raptors odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 219.5. 

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