The Cleveland Cavaliers (12-0) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (2-8) on Wednesday, November 13th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. The Cavaliers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Cavaliers vs 76ers
The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win
The Cavaliers improved to 12-0 this season with a 119-113 win over the Bulls on Monday. Cleveland, who were -8.5 point favorites, didn’t cover the spread, winning by six. The game’s total points of 232 fell short of the 237 O/U line.
A key moment came when the Cavs went on a 10-0 run, turning a 44-42 deficit into a 52-44 lead. They edged out the Bulls in each quarter, including a 24-21 advantage in the 4th.
The 76ers Are Coming Off A Win
The 76ers fell to 2-8 on the season after a 111-99 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Philadelphia, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 210 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 212.5.
Philadelphia trailed by just three points heading into the 4th quarter, but a 13-0 run by New York put the game out of reach. The Knicks outscored the 76ers 33-24 in the final period to seal the win.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
Donovan Mitchell’s 36 points, including 7 threes at 43.8%, powered the Cavaliers to a 119-113 win over the Bulls. He added 14 points in the 1st quarter and 10 more in the 4th. Cleveland hit 15 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from deep and 44.3% overall.
Darius Garland chipped in 17 points, while Evan Mobley contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, and Ty Jerome each added 12 points, with Jerome scoring 6 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
76ers Offense Breakdown
The 76ers struggled offensively in their loss to the Knicks, shooting just 37.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 33.3%, but they managed to hit 14 threes in the game.
Paul George led the way with 29 points, hitting 7 threes at a 63.6% clip. Jared McCain added 23 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter, and Caleb Martin contributed 17 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter.
Cavaliers Team Defense
Despite a rough start, the Cavaliers tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 47 points to the Bulls in the final two quarters. Cleveland gave up 35 points in the 1st and 31 in the 2nd but held Chicago to 26 points in the 3rd and 21 in the 4th to secure the win.
The Cavaliers sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13 attempts. Cleveland also recorded 14 steals and 3 blocks. On the boards, they allowed 8 offensive rebounds while collecting 31 defensive rebounds.
76ers Team Defense
Despite a rough start, the Cavaliers tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 47 points to the Bulls in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Cleveland gave up 113 points on 49% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers held Chicago to 14 made threes on 36% shooting. The Bulls went to the line 16 times, making 13 free throws. Cleveland finished with 31 defensive rebounds, 14 steals, and 3 blocks.
Cavaliers vs 76ers Trends
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Cavaliers vs 76ers Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +9, we recommend going with the 76ers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 217, and our model predicts the Cavaliers and 76ers to score a combined 268 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:November 13, 2024 76ers, Cavaliers