DraftKings. Of the Raptors four scoring threats, RJ Barrett should be in the best position to succeed tonight. The Cavs force the action off of primary handlers, which should lead to Barrett garnering spot up attempts and off-ball cuts. Overall, RJ has cleared this line in eight of 11 games this season.
This line is fair based on his 3.5 home average with 45.5% under 3.5 since last season. I am selling high on Donovan Mitchell who comes in 5-1 over this line. Last season he averaged 3 (2-1 under) vs Toronto and other guards who average 3+ made 3pt shots averaged 3.4 on their home court vs Toronto vs 4.1 at Toronto. The Raptors are healthy and the Cavaliers, who sat their Big 3 last night in Miami, should be healthy. The '24-25 Raptors, even with a host of injuries, were a solid defensive team vs the three allowing just 35% shooting. This season with a healthy roster so far they've improved to just 33% allowed. I don't see Mitchell forcing a lot of threes tonight.
Porter is lined up as Cleveland's top backup point guard after the franchise re-signed James Harden.
Mitchell will be sharing the backcourt with James Harden again this season after the latter re-signed with Cleveland.
Cleveland and Harden agreed Thursday to a three-year deal worth $97 million, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Cleveland's acquisition of Peyton Watson adds another versatile forward to a frontcourt that already has plenty of competition for Hezonja and others.
Tomlin faces a more difficult path to meaningful playing time following Cleveland's acquisition of Peyton Watson and subsequent trade for Cam Whitmore.
The Cavaliers' acquisition of Peyton Watson adds another high-upside wing to a rotation that already includes Tyson, creating additional competition for minutes on the perimeter.
Tomlin faces a more difficult path to meaningful playing time following Cleveland's acquisition of Peyton Watson and subsequent trade for Cam Whitmore.
The addition of Peyton Watson could be beneficial for Mobley if Watson's improved outside shooting carries over to Cleveland.
Peyton Watson's arrival gives Cleveland another option on the wing, though Merrill's elite perimeter shooting provides him with a skill that remains particularly valuable alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Cleveland's acquisition of Peyton Watson adds another versatile forward to a frontcourt that already has plenty of competition for minutes.
