The second half of the season keeps rolling as the Philadelphia 76ers (32-23) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-18) on Friday. Before the break, Cleveland went 9-1 over its past 10 games. That didn’t carry over into Thursday, however, as the Orlando Magic beat the Cavaliers 116-109. Meanwhile, the Knicks beat Philadelphia 110-96. Joel Embiid (knee) remains out for the Sixers, while Donovan Mitchell (illness) is day-to-day for the Cavs.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Cleveland is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. 76ers odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 227.5. Before making any 76ers vs. Cavaliers picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions from SportsLine’s proven model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 18 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 60-36 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,300. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Cavs vs. Sixers. You can head to SportsLine now to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Sixers vs. Cavs:
- Cavaliers vs. 76ers spread: Cleveland -3.5
- Cavaliers vs. 76ers over/under: 227.5 points
- Cavaliers vs. 76ers money line: Cleveland -169, Philadelphia +142
- PHI: Sixers are 31-23 ATS this season
- CLE: Cavaliers are 14-10 ATS on the road this season
- Cavaliers vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the 76ers can cover
Guard Tyrese Maxey is an athletic threat in the backcourt. Maxey thrives in the pick-and-roll as a scorer and facilitator. The 23-year-old is averaging 25.7 points and 6.4 assists per game. He also shoots 37% from downtown and 85% from the free-throw line. In Wednesday’s game versus the Knicks, Maxey dropped 35 points and five assists.
Guard Buddy Hield was recently acquired from the Indiana Pacers and he gives the Sixers another threat on the perimeter who excels as a catch-and-shoot option. The Oklahoma product is averaging 22.3 points, four rebounds and 7.5 assists in four games with the 76ers. On Feb. 14 against the Heat, Hield finished with 22 points, 10 assists and made five threes. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Cavaliers can cover
Guard Max Strus is a knockdown shooter on the perimeter. The DePaul product averages 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He’s scored at least 14 points in two of the last four games. In his last game, Strus racked up 18 points, four boards and six assists.
Forward Evan Mobley has been a powerful force in the frontcourt. Mobley has a soft touch around the rim with the awareness to grab rebounds. The USC product averages 15.8 points, 10.2 rebounds and shoots 58% from the floor. He’s compiled 17 double-doubles thus far. In the Dec. 12 contest against the 76ers, Mobley finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Cavaliers vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 226 points. The model also says one side hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Sixers vs. Cavs, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Cavs vs. Sixers spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 60-36 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
