Looking to win big? The Cavaliers and 76ers face off at 7:30 ET on TNT. The 76ers are hosting the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 220.5 points, with the 76ers being the favored team playing at home against the Cavaliers.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +7.5
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-113 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 11 threes.
Will Cleveland Be The Talk of Wells Fargo Center?
In today’s game against the 76ers, the Cavaliers aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 7-6. This season, when playing on the road, the Cavaliers have a 4-3 record, while their record at home is 3-3.
Cleveland comes in with an overall ATS record of 5-8 so far this season. On the road, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 3-4, as opposed to a 2-4 record against the spread when playing at home.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Cleveland’s offense scored 121 points against the Nuggets. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.9%, and they went 20/26 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Cavaliers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 11th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 21st in percentage and 22nd in three-pointers made.
On average, the Cleveland defense is giving up 111.0 points per game (12th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.
Cleveland’s defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 12th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.
Will the 76ers Win at Home?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Cavaliers, the 76ers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-3. Throughout their 13 games, the 76ers have posted a 8-3 record against Eastern Conference opponents, while going 2-0 in non-conference matchups.
The 76ers are riding a two game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 10-3. Philadelphia has not been good vs. the spread in their last two home games, and they are 6-2 ATS at home compared to 4-1 on the road.
The 76ers’ offense finished with 121 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 120.5 points per contest. The top scorer for the 76ers was Joel Embiid with 32 points, while Tyrese Maxey also added 25 to the scoreboard.
At this time, the 76ers’ defense is positioned 13th in the NBA, permitting 111.5 points per game.
On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.9% and allowing 35.6% from beyond the arc.