DeMar DeRozan is playing like man possessed by Michael Jordan of late, but could he bring it later tonight against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are looking like the Eastern Conference favorites right now? In another game, the Chicago Bulls and the Portland Trail Blazers lock horns for what should be an intriguing matchup.
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Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00 PM ET)
Line: Toronto Raptors (+6.5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-6.5);total: 209.0 – view all NBA line
The Raptors will give it another go against LeBron James and company later tonight. The Raptors lost to Cleveland earlier in the season, 94-91, but have gone 6-1 since. That stretch includes a 118-107 win over New York on Saturday. The Raptors will undoubtedly be led by DeMar DeRozan, who’s been spewing fire thus far this season, as he’s averaging 34.0 PPG. James and Kyrie Irving, meanwhile, each look to deliver fantastic numbers again in the rematch. They scored 21 and 26 points, respectively, in the first meeting, wherein the Cavs also went 12-for-32 from the three-point region. The Raptors are 3-0 ATS in their last three road games, while the Cavs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 at home.
Writer’s Prediction
Cleveland wins, 101-97.
Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Chicago Bulls (+3.5) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (-3.5); total: 212.5– view all NBA line
Both the Bulls and the Blazers are looking to extend their respective win streak to three games as they square off later tonight at Moda Center in Portland. The Bulls are coming off a 106-95 home win over Washington with Jimmy Butler’s 37-point explosion leading the way. As for the Blazers, their high-scoring ways will be tested by Chicago’s elite defense. Portland is fourth in the league with 108.7 PPG. Conversely, Chicago is allowing just 100.8 PPG, eighth in the league overall.
