Philadelphia 76ers (8-16) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (23-4)
December 21, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -11.5; Over/Under: +217.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Hornets, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Spurs, Celtics, and Jazz next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.1 points and 5 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 20.3 points and 7.7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Bucks and Nets, and they play the Jazz, Nuggets, and Warriors next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.5 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and 4.5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.3 points and 6.5 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last six games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.4%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (40.0%).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.9).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.1).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Both teams are on the end of a back-to-back, I’m not a fan of a double-digit chalk. However, the 76ers have underachieved all season, and it’s hard to back them night to night with confidence. The Cleveland Cavaliers are not only winning games, but they’re 20-8 ATS on the season. We’ve been at the point where you back the Cavs until the tickets stop cashing. The line is thick, but I’ll keep blindly backing the Cavs until the hot hand runs cold. Give me the Cavs.
