The Cavaliers host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Mar 29. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Cleveland comes into this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 212. Keep reading to get our Cavaliers vs. 76ers predictions.
Cavaliers vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -7.5
- Total 212
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Mar 29
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: NBCS
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 103 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 99 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Do the 76ers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
As the 76ers look to snap a two-game losing streak, they are 7.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers. This year, Philadelphia has gone 8-21 as the underdog and has an average scoring differential of -6.1 points per game in those games.
On the road, the 76ers are 20-16 against the spread and have an average scoring differential of +0.2 points per game. Overall, they have an ATS record of 40-32.
In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Clippers by a score of 108-107. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Philadelphia covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 36-37, with an average combined scoring total of 226.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 212, which is lower than 69 of their previous games.
Currently, the 76ers are 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-34. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-20 compared to 13-14 against the West.
Heading into tonight’s game, the 76ers are averaging 114.1 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. However, on the road, they are scoring 112.7 points per game.
So far, Philadelphia has outscored the league average in 46.6% of their games, and they are currently 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 21st in the NBA at 35%. Overall, they are 22nd in three-point attempts per game.
This season, the 76ers defense has been impressive, holding the 9th position in the league while permitting an average of 112.0 points per contest. So far this season, the 76ers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 4th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.9 times per game vs. Philadelphia.
Will the Cavaliers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
The Cavaliers are favored by 7.5 points in today’s game against the 76ers. This season, Cleveland has been favored in 48 of their 73 games and has a record of 33-15 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 22-25 against the spread with an average scoring margin of +6.6 points per game.
At home, the Cavaliers are 18-19 against the spread this season, and their average scoring margin is +4.0 points per game. Cleveland has an overall ATS record of 35-36, and they have failed to cover in their last two games as the favorite.
The Cavaliers are 44-29 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Central Division and 4th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 29-20 and 15-9 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Cavaliers lost to the Hornets by a score of 118-111. The O/U line for that game was 207, and Cleveland was favored by 9.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 35-37-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 222 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 212.
When playing at home, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.3 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 23rd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have made an average of 13.6 three-pointers per game, which is 7th in the NBA. However, they are just 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of free throws, Cleveland is 27th in the league at 15.6 made free throws per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Cavaliers are shooting 47% on the season, which is 14th in the NBA. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 10th in the league at 56%.
At present, the Cavaliers’ defense is ranked 5th, allowing 109.4 points per game. Cleveland’s defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 21st in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
Cavaliers vs. 76ers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Maxey and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -113. Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with a stat line of 25 points, 4 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Tyrese Maxey Under 25.5 Points (-113)
Cavaliers vs. 76ers Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this 76ers vs. Cavaliers game, our recommendation is to take the 76ers at +7.5. Despite our model showing the Cavaliers winning 108-103, we like 76ers as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 212, and our model predicts the 76ers and Cavaliers to score a combined 211 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: 76ers +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook