- The home team is favored in each NBA playoff game Monday night, with the Cavaliers being the biggest favorite at 8.5 points.
- Each home team is currently leading their series 1-0.
- Immanuel Quickley and Onyeka Okongwu are both questionable to play tonight.
CLEVELAND – With the NBA Playoffs officially underway, three more games are on the slate Monday night for some critical Game 2s that can swing the momentum of each series.
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors at 7 PM to start the night off.
Raptors vs Cavaliers Game 2 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | +8.5 (-105) | +300 | O 222.5 (-110) |
| Cavaliers | -8.5 (-115) | -400 | U 222.5 (-110) |
The Cavaliers are eight and a half point home favorites in the first game of the night at NBA betting sites, beating the Raptors by a final score of 126-113 in Game 1.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 32 points, followed by Max Strus’ 24 and James Harden’s 22. The Raptors held a record of 21-15 (58.3%) coming off of a loss in the regular season, while the Cavaliers went 30-22 (57.7%) following a win.
The outcome of this game will be heavily dependent on the status of Raptors’ guard Immanuel Quickley, who missed Game 1 with a hamstring injury. He’s listed as questionable for tonight’s game. If Quickley is able to suit up, the best bet would be for Toronto to cover the spread, though it may shift based on his availability.
Hawks vs Knicks Game 2 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | +6.0 (-115) | +195 | O 217.5 (-110) |
| Knicks | -6.0 (-105) | -235 | U 217.5 (-110) |
The Knicks continue the trend of home team favorites, given a six point cushion against the Hawks in their matchup at 8 PM EST. New York took Game 1, winning 113-102 with Atlanta never leading after the first quarter.
Once again, injuries will play a factor in this one, as Onyeka Okongwu is listed as questionable with right knee inflammation. If the big man is unable to suit up, the Hawks’ odds will likely take a big hit, so bettors at Georgia sportsbook apps may want to wait for confirmation before picking the Hawks to cover or win outright. The Knicks have only OG Anunoby on the injury report, who is listed as probable with an ankle injury.
Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game 2 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | +7.0 (-110) | +230 | O 231.5 (-110) |
| Nuggets | -7.0 (-110) | -280 | U 231.5 (-110) |
The Nuggets are seven point favorites at home, making it a clean sweep of home team favorites on Monday night.
Denver led for the entirety of the second half in Game 1, winning 116-105 in a game that was closer than the final score indicates. Nikola Jokic posted a 25 point triple double while Jamal Murray led the team with 30 points, as well as 12+ points from each of Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun.
Anthony Edwards is questionable with a knee ailment, but is expected to play after carrying the same tag into Game 1. It did not appear to be a hindrance to his athleticism, but he struggled shooting the ball, going just 7-19 from the field for 22 points.
Picking the Timberwolves to cover the seven point spread is a good bet for bettors in Minnesota, as they lost by just four points in their Christmas day game and defeated Denver in their last regular season meeting.
