The Philadelphia 76ers (8-1) and Cleveland Cavaliers (4-4) meet Friday in NBA Cup action at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Sixers won 114-106 (Under 236.5) as 2.5-point home faves Oct. 22
The Sixers have won 5 straight after a 112-106 win at the Detroit Pistons Wednesday as 2.5-point dogs. F Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points and 7 boards. C Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 boards. F LeBron James added 13 points, 10 boards and 8 assists. G Tyrese Maxey had 19 points and 7 dimes. This new "Big 4" is clicking right now.
The Cavs just dropped a home-and-home
with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The latest was a 124-116 defeat Wednesday at OKC as 3.5-point road dogs. G Donovan Mitchell had 27 points and drilled 5 3s. G James Harden added 19 points, 9 boards and 6 assists. F Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 boards. C Jarrett Allen played just 7 minutes and left with a right knee contusion.
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76ers at Cavaliers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Cavaliers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -2.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
76ers at Cavaliers key injuries
76ers
- None
Cavaliers
- C Jarrett Allen (knee) questionable
- G Tyrese Proctor (ankle) questionable
- G Jaylon Tyson (ankle) out
- G Peyton Watson (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
76ers at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 111, Cavaliers 108
Moneyline
I really considered the Cavs here. They're at home, tensions will be high with LBJ in the building and there's something to prove. However, with Allen potentially out, and the Cavs playing so lackluster to begin the season, I just can't bring myself to it. The Cavs have beaten no one thus far.
That said, I'll head to the spread. PASS.
Against the spread
Take the 76ERS -2.5 (-110).
This may be a one-possesion game for the bulk of it, but free throws will space it out.
Over/Under
The Sixers are 2-7 O/U thus far, and the Cavs are 4-4. The first meeting hit the Under 236.5. It has come down considerably, but I still think this is a sweat-free UNDER 230.5 (-110).
Best prop bet
Take 76ers F LEBRON JAMES OVER 16.5 POINTS (-115).
He hasn't been scoring much thus far. However, this is the building he built. He's going to want to put up 20. He had 17 against Cleveland at home last month.
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