Toronto @ Cleveland props

Among all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen comes in at the 6th percentile for three-point performance with a a lackluster 10.0% rate since the start of last season. Compared to last season's 32.5 clip, Jarrett Allen's playing time has diminished this season to 27.9 minutes per game. The Cavaliers have been the 4th-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Caris LeVert has attempted 14.3 shots per game this season, significantly higher than his 10.2 rate last season. Caris LeVert has attempted 5.7 three-point shots per game this season, a big improvement over his 4.6 mark last season. In comparison to last year's 2.4 clip, Caris LeVert's personal fouls per game have dropped this year to 0.8. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 8 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the league, O.G. Anunoby registers in the 91st percentile for three-point shots converted, posting 2.7 per game this year. O.G. Anunoby has been on the court for 30.9 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 77th percentile. In comparison to last year's 3.0 clip, O.G. Anunoby's personal fouls per game have tailed off this year to 2.2. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank 6thbest in in the league on their home court with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Donovan Mitchell has attempted 21.3 shots from the field per game this year, ranking in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Donovan Mitchell places in the 95th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 34.5 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 8 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are on the road, opposing clubs have come down with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) against the Toronto Raptors (losing possessions that could otherwise result in added opportunities for offense).

Relative to last year's 62.5% rate, Jakob Poeltl's field goal ability has surged this year to 72.8%. The matchup against the Cavaliers is a positive one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting Cs have posted the 29th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (54.8%). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank 6thbest in in the league on their home court with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting Cs have attempted 4.2 free throws per game (24th-most in the league) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Precious Achiuwa has made 23.8% of his treys without the home court advantage since the start of last season, ranking in the 16th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Toronto Raptors rank as the 7th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA as the road team this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 9th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to decrease possessions for the Raptors. The Cavaliers have given up the 10th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new opportunities for scoring and assists). This matchup is a strong one for getting to the foul line; when the Cavaliers are the visiting team, the other team has attempted a monstrous 23.9 foul shots per game this year (10th-most in the NBA).

Evan Mobley has made a whopping 50.0% of his three-point shots this year, quite a bit more than his 21.3 rate last year. Evan Mobley has played 31.4 minutes per game away from his home court this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. This year, the other team's starting PFs have averaged 5.6 3-point attempts per game (28th-highest in the league) vs. the Raptors, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 8 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

In comparison to last season's 15.4 clip, Scottie Barnes's points per game have surged this season to 19.3. Scottie Barnes has converted an impressive 1.9 three-point shots per game this season, a significant increase from his 0.8 mark last season. Out of all players in the league, Scottie Barnes comes in at the 92nd percentile for playing time, compiling a whopping 34.2 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank 6thbest in in the league on their home court with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Max Strus has attempted 11.6 shots per game this year, a big improvement over his 9.5 mark last year. Max Strus has attempted 7.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game while on the road this year, placing him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the league. In comparison to last year's 27.9 clip, Max Strus's playing time has risen this year to 34.3 minutes per game. This year, the other team's starting SFs have logged 24.9 points per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Toronto Raptors, creating a favorable matchup for offensive production. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors).

Gary Trent Jr. has accumulated 1.2 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 14th percentile -- among the NBA's least-whistled. This matchup is a hard one for shots from the field; when the Cavaliers are on the road, opposing teams have put up the 10th-lowest field goal percentage in the league against them this year (46.1%). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and generate bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors rank 6thbest in in the league on their home court with 12.0 offensive boards per game this year.

Relative to last year's 24.3 clip, Pascal Siakam's points per game have regressed this year to 20.1. Pascal Siakam has converted just 19.2% of his three-pointers this year, a sizeable decrease from his 32.0 rate last year. The Toronto Raptors rank as the 7th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA as the road team this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have posted 12.3 points per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers, marking this as a challenging matchup for offensive efficiency. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 9th-slowest pace in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to decrease possessions for the Raptors.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from competing against the 4th-speediest pace road offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 8 games away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are on the road, opposing clubs have come down with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) against the Toronto Raptors (losing possessions that could otherwise result in added opportunities for offense). Relative to last season's 4.2 rate, Darius Garland's foul shots scored have spiked this season to 5.0 per game. Darius Garland is expected to see an increase in effectiveness in all facets of the game due to holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

Dennis Schroder has attempted 13.3 shots from the field per game this season, a significant increase from his 9.2 rate last season. Dennis Schroder has attempted 5.3 threes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 3.2 rate last year. Dennis Schroder has played 30.8 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have shot 44.1% on threes (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, labeling this as a positive matchup. The Toronto Raptors have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Georges Niang has gone over 6.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Malachi Flynn has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.