The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-16) and Philadelphia 76ers (15-7) tip-off at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday night. We analyze the Cavaliers-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Cavaliers at 76ers: Key injuries
Cavaliers: PF Kevin Love (illness) is questionable, while SG Dylan Windler (shin) is out until mid-December.
76ers: C Joel Embiid (hip) and SG Josh Richardson (hamstring) are out. C Kyle O’Quinn (calf) remains out indefinitely, too.
Cavaliers at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
76ers 113, Cavaliers 93
Moneyline (ML)
The 76ers (-833) are overwhelming favorites, and there is no way to justify risking eight times your money for a small return. The Cavaliers (+550) are giant underdogs because they’re not a good team, and they might be without their best player, Love, who is under the weather.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Take the 76ERS (-11.5, –115), even though they’ll be a little bit short-handed without Embiid. They’ll still be in good shape against the struggling Cavs.
Over/Under (O/U)
PASS. The Under has cashed in 19 of the past 27 meetings in this series, and 10 of the past 14 battles in Philadelphia. With Embiid out, and Love possibly joining him, the defense actually could be lacking. There is just too much uncertainty to wade into the total pool here.
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