Cavaliers Open Playoffs as Favorites, Model Sees High-Scoring Raptors-Cavs Game 1
SportsLine's projection model predicts the Cavaliers to cover the 8.5-point spread against the Raptors and the game to go over 220.5 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA playoffs, with tipoff at 1 p.m. ET in Cleveland. Toronto’s Immanuel Quickley is listed as doubtful, and the model envisions a high-scoring clash with Donovan Mitchell leading the Cavaliers and multiple players in double figures for both teams.