The Raptors may not be the betting darlings of the NBA, but at least for opening night, Vegas is giving the club token respect.
Toronto opens the campaign Wednesday, Oct. 19 at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Based on projected win totals, the Cavaliers along with six other Eastern Conference teams are projected to finish higher than the Raptors in the standings.
But on opening night with the game in Toronto, the Raptors are actually 21/2 point favourites to begin the season with a win.
The Raptors return their entire starting five intact while the Cavs will be introducing newcomer Donovan Mitchell to its starting unit.