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The Cleveland Cavaliers (44-29) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (39-34) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 2-1; Philadelphia beat Cleveland twice in February and is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the 3 games
The 76ers are coming off a 108-107 home loss to the LA Clippers Wednesday, covering as a 6.5-point underdog. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games yet are 5-2 ATS over their last 7. Philadelphia is 39-33-1 ATS on the season. The 76ers, with C Joel Embiid still sidelined with a knee injury, are led by G Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 25.8 points per game (PPG).
The Cavaliers lost to the Charlotte Hornets 118-111 on the road Wednesday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point favorite. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are 1-4 ATS in that span. Cleveland is 35-38 ATS on the season, and is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 home games. It is led by G Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 27.4 PPG.
76ers at Cavaliers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Cavaliers -330 (bet $330 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +8 (-110) | Cavaliers -8 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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76ers at Cavaliers key injuries
76ers
- F Robert Covington (knee) out
- C Joel Embiid (knee) out
Cavaliers
- G Darius Garland (ankle) probable
- G Donovan Mitchell (nasal) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 107, 76ers 103
Moneyline
PASS.
The Cavaliers are 1-4 in their last 5, so while they may be the better and deeper side and Philly is without its top player, it isn’t worth a moneyline play at an expensive -330.
Against the spread
BET 76ERS +8 (-110).
The 76ers haven’t consistently won without Embiid on the court, but they have covered at a high rate as of late. They have been an underdog in 5 straight games and are 3-2 ATS in those. Philly is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 as well.
The Cavaliers are the opposite. They are 2-5 straight up and ATS in their last 7 games, failing to cover in every loss. The Cavs have lost 3 of their last 4 games at home.
Considering those trends, back 76ERS +8 (-110) to keep things at close.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 212.5 (-112).
Neither offense has been consistent over the last few weeks, and that’s why the Under is the better option. The Cavaliers have scored 105 or fewer in 4 of their last 7, and they have scored 91 or fewer in 2 of their last 3.
Cleveland’s top option, Mitchell, is also questionable, although the spread indicates he’s likely to take the court. The 76ers have gone Under 105 in 4 of their last 6 and Under 100 in 2 of their last 3. Philadelphia is 2-5 O/U in its last 7 games.
Take UNDER 212.5 (-112).
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