Toronto Raptors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · NBA · Cleveland Cavaliers 104, Toronto Raptors 126
The Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena. The Toronto Raptors covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 221.5, with 230 points combined.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors final score and game recap
The Toronto Raptors won by 22 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- James Harden (Cleveland Cavaliers): 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers): 15 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors): 33 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists.
- RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors): 33 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors?
The Toronto Raptors covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 22 points.
The spread opened at Cleveland Cavaliers -3 and closed at Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5.
Did Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors go over or under the total?
The game went over: 230 points combined against a closing total of 221.5, over by 8.5.
The total opened at 220 and closed at 221.5.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Toronto Raptors between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 220 to 221.5, and the game went over.
Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-1 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
This result left the Toronto Raptors 1-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
What's next for Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors?
Next for the Cleveland Cavaliers: at the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Next for the Toronto Raptors: the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.