🏀 Raptors vs. Cavaliers Player Props: Game 2 NBA Picks & Best Bets (April 20)

The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to go up 2-0 in their first-round playoff series after running away with Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, with strong performances from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.

My Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 2 player props target three Overs, include backing Harden's ability to set up his Cleveland teammates. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland (NBCSN, Peacock), with the Cavaliers an 8.5-point home betting favorite.

🏀 Best Raptors vs. Cavaliers player props: NBA playoff picks for April 20

See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.

Total wagered: 1.55 units | Max profit: 1.47 units

💰 Best Raptors vs. Cavaliers prop bet

James Harden Over 7.5 assists (-104)

Despite his reputation of being a playoff no-show, James Harden has averaged more than 7.5 assists in each of the last six postseasons entering this spring.

And he got off to a great start to this series with a 10-assist performance in Game 1, showcasing his legendary playmaking ability as the Cavs pulled away from the Raptors. I'm backing Harden to do so again in Game 2 tonight. The best price for this prop is -104 at FanDuel, but there's value up to -110.

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Brandon Ingram Over 21.5 points (-119)

Brandon Ingram only took nine shots in Game 1 and still hit 17 points due to his efficiency and ability to get to the free-throw line. I expect Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic to give his All-Star more opportunities with the ball in his hands and for Ingram himself to be more aggressive with his shot-taking. Ingram said as much after Game 1:  "At the end of the day, me shooting nine shots is not going to win basketball games," per Sportsnet.

Ingram can only be so valuable to the Raptors if he's not shooting, so I love backing him to have an active Game 2 and go Over this 21.5-point total. 

Donovan Mitchell Over 9.5 made field goals (+110)

Donovan Mitchell is a heavy-volume offensive player, especially in the postseason. He's going to get plenty of shots up, even when he's not shooting well, because the Cavaliers' offense lives and dies by his success.

He's made at least 10 shots in 11 of his last 15 playoff games - a 73% hit rate. That far surpasses the 47.62% implied probability of bet365's +110 odds, per our odds converter.

🚀 Raptors vs. Cavaliers same-game parlay

I put together a 3-leg parlay, starting with a Cavaliers victory. These teams aren't going to shoot a combined 49% again from 3-point range, as they did in Game 1, which will lead to this contest going Under its total. I added my most confident player prop (Harden 8+ assists) to juice the odds up to +420 at DraftKings.

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💡 How I'm betting Raptors vs. Cavaliers

Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.

I'm laying slightly more on the line after Game 1, focused on what we learned so far about this Raptors vs. Cavaliers playoff matchup and what we can expect going forward. That's my thinking behind my two favorite plays (Harden Over 7.5 assists and Ingram Over 21.5 points), which I wagered the most on ahead of Game 2. I will increase my bet sizes as this and other playoff series go on, as the matchup sample size increases.

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📺 How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 2

• Date: Monday, April 20
• Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Rocket Arena (Cleveland)
• TV: NBCSN
• Streaming: Peacock