The Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Suns, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Rockets, Pistons, and Heat next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.7 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.2 points and 4.5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.2 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Nuggets and Bucks, and they play the Bulls, Lakers, and Kings next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.4 points and 5.9 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won three of their last four games as home underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Cavaliers have lost nine of their last 10 games at Wells Fargo Center following a loss.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Cavaliers following a road loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last seven games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. ranks 18th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (70.9%) this season.
- Dean Wade ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H1 win percentage this season (74.4%).
76ers vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, KJ Martin, Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and Kyle Lowry.
The Cavs won’t have Luke Travers, Isaac Okoro, and Evan Mobley. Caris LeVert is questionable with a wrist injury.
76ers vs Cavaliers Prediction
As Ive said in the past, you can’t show the Philadelphia 76ers any attention until they get healthy. The 76ers are losing games left and right, and they’re just 14-28 ATS on the season. With a 33.3 cover percentage, the 76ers are the worst cover team in the NBA. The Cavs have a cover percentage of 67.4 percent, which is second-best behind only the Thunder. The Cavs beat the 76ers in late December by 27 points and that was a game Philly had Lowry, Drummond, and Martin. That won’t be the case tonight. There’s only one option in this contest. Give me the Cavs in a road beat down.