The fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors will look to even their best-of-seven first-round NBA playoff series with the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers when they meet in Game 2 on Monday night. Cleveland won the series opener 126-113 on Saturday. The Raptors (46-36), who placed third in the Atlantic Division, were 22-19 on the road this season. The Cavaliers (52-30), who placed second in the Central Division, were 27-14 on their home court during the regular season.
Tipoff from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers lead the all-time series 73-56, including a 13-2 edge in playoff games. The Cavaliers are 9.5-point favorites in the latest Raptors vs. Cavaliers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 221.5.
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