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2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 Showdowns: Surprising Underdogs Poised to Shake Up Raptors-Cavaliers and Timberwolves-Nuggets Series

2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 Showdowns: Surprising Underdogs Poised to Shake Up Raptors-Cavaliers and Timberwolves-Nuggets Series

The following odds are based on my previous bets on the golfers listed below. Subject to change. 

It doesn’t matter because all of their meetings were in October and November, but the Raptors were 3-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) vs. the Cavaliers during the regular season. More importantly, I’d argue that Cleveland is closer to Toronto than the top three in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, and Knicks). 

The Cavs have two perennial playoff underachievers in their backcourt: PG James Harden and combo guard Donovan Mitchell. Both need the ball in their hands, and neither is a good defender. That might work in the regular season, but not in the playoffs when you’re playing good, well-coached teams. 

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