Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers) Over 9.5 Points (-106)

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When the Cleveland Cavaliers take the court against the Toronto Raptors, keep a close eye on Sam Merrill. The young sharpshooter has been heating up, averaging 11 points at home over his last five games, and he's shown a knack for rising to the occasion in this matchup. While his overall average against Toronto is 8 points, the home environment often brings out the best in him-evidenced by a 75% hit rate in his last four games at home. With the Cavaliers needing an offensive spark, Merrill could easily push past the 9.5 point mark, especially given his strong recent form, where he's hit the over in 8 of his last 11 games. Additionally, with a projected output closer to 14 points, this feels like a prime opportunity to back Merrill. Expect him to capitalize on this home court advantage against a Raptors team that might struggle to contain his perimeter shooting.

Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers) Over 11.5 Points + Rebounds (-125)

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As the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors, all eyes should be on Sam Merrill to exceed 11.5 combined points and rebounds. Merrill has been quietly effective, hitting this mark in 9 of his last 11 games. At home, he's found a rhythm, averaging 11 points and 2.4 rebounds in his last five contests, showing he can deliver when the crowd is behind him.While his recent performances against the Raptors show a modest output of just 8 points, Merrill's home stats tell a different story. With the Cavaliers needing every ounce of contribution as they gear up for a playoff push, expect Merrill to play a pivotal role, especially since he's hit the over in 3 of his last 4 home games. Given the Cavaliers' reliance on his perimeter shooting, this feels like a spot where Merrill can shine and surpass that threshold.

Jakob Poeltl (Toronto Raptors) Under 7.5 Rebounds (-135)

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As the Raptors gear up to face the Cavaliers, all eyes should be on Jakob Poeltl's rebounding numbers. While he's been a solid contributor, especially against Cleveland, recent trends suggest he might struggle to find his rhythm tonight. Over his last five games, Poeltl has averaged just 3.6 rebounds, and on the road, that number inches up slightly to 4.4. What's particularly telling is his performance against the Cavaliers; despite a seemingly solid history of grabbing 11 boards against them, he hasn't hit that mark away from home recently. With an expected stat value of just 6.3 rebounds, it's clear that the 7.5 line is a tad high. Given his impeccable track record of hitting the under in the last nine games-and especially on the road-this could be a prime opportunity to capitalize on a number that feels inflated. Let's tap into that trend and take the under on Poeltl tonight.

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