The Cavaliers and 76ers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cavaliers have made the playoffs in each of the last four years and wenter year three under coach Kenny Atkinson. The Cavs have won 48 or more games in the last four seasons.
Outside of snagging Peyton Watson, the Cavs’ core is the same as it was a season ago. Depth pieces like Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, and Dean Wade left. This group relies heavily on the backcourt of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen hold down the front court. There’s championship-level talent on this roster, but they have to figure out how to increase their level of play come playoff time. A thinner bench does create less margin for error, but in terms of the starting five, the Cavs can go toe to toe with any team in the NBA.
76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Knicks, and they play the Bucks and Pistons next. The 76ers have won 10 of their last 15 regular season games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 100 points on 37.2 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28 points and 5 assists, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Joel Embiid is grabbing 11 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 27.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
76ers vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Khalifa Diop and Nae’Qwan Tomlin. Jarrett Allen is questionable.
The 76ers will be without Dominick Barlow, Tacko Fall, and Ariel Hukporti. Dean Wade is questionable with an ankle sprain.
76ers vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers lost a good portion of their bench and are being thrown into the lion’s den for their first game. Philly is going to be crazy for this game with its first chance to see its new roster. I also value teams that have a game under their belt over teams that don’t. The 76ers have had a chance to knock off the rust and build a bit of a rhythm. We see sloppy play early in the season, and I expect the 76ers to be a tad crisper in their second effort. We’re laying a bucket. Give me the 76ers.