Mitchell's Historic Climb: Cavs Star Passes Kyrie, Chasing Price in Toronto

The Cleveland Cavaliers roll into Scotiabank Arena tonight to face the Toronto Raptors, but the headline isn’t just about the standings—it’s about history. Donovan Mitchell is officially on a tear that’s rewriting the franchise record books. Fresh off a 37-point explosion against the Clippers where he drilled five triples, Spida has officially eclipsed Kyrie Irving on the Cavs’ all-time three-pointers list. That’s right. The same Kyrie who hit the biggest shot in franchise history is now looking up at Mitchell, who sits at fifth all-time with over 724 made threes in Wine and Gold.

And he’s not done. Mitchell is now gunning for Mark Price, the legendary sharpshooter whose No. 25 hangs in the rafters. Sitting just 78 treys behind Price, Mitchell is practically sprinting toward that No. 4 spot. It’s poetic, really. Mitchell isn’t just scoring; he’s doing it with a lethal efficiency that’s got Cleveland sitting pretty in the East’s top three. The vibe around the team is different this year—more locked in, less noise. Evan Mobley’s been holding down the paint, and the supporting cast is stepping up despite injuries to guys like Strus and Merrill. But make no mistake, this offense goes as Spida goes.

Toronto, on the other hand, is trying to find its footing. They’re playing the role of spoiler tonight, hoping to catch a Cavs team that might be feeling a little too good about themselves. The Raptors' length always presents a weird challenge, clogging passing lanes and forcing turnovers. If they can make Mitchell uncomfortable—something few have done lately—they might keep this close. But with the way No. 45 is shooting the rock, good luck with that. He’s pulling up from the logo with the kind of confidence that demoralizes defenses before halftime.

Betting Picks & Predictions

The oddsmakers have the Cavs as 2 1/2-point favorites, which feels a bit disrespectful given Mitchell’s current heater. However, the trends paint a murkier picture. Cleveland has struggled to cover the number when expected to win on the road, going just 2-4 ATS as away favorites this season. It’s a classic trap spot. The public sees Mitchell breaking records and hammers the Cavs, but Toronto loves dragging these games into the mud at home.

The total is set at a lofty 235 1/2 points. Given that Cleveland’s offense is clicking but their road defense can be leaky, the over looks tempting, but that number is high. Ultimately, talent wins out here. Mitchell is on a mission, and the Raptors don’t have the perimeter defenders to stick with him for 48 minutes. Prediction: Cavs win 118-112, covering the spread late, while the total just stays Under.