The Philadelphia 76ers (13-7) look to continue their 10-game home winning streak when they clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers (2-14), who will attempt to snap their eight-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 220 points with Philadelphia opening as a 13.5-point favorite.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Prediction
Although the Cavaliers were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers in their last matchup, 109-105, they were able to cover as 9-point underdogs. The game’s total points (214) were under the O/U total of 222. Getting to the free throw line was one of Los Angeles’ biggest advantages. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Cleveland had 15. Cleveland’s Tristan Thompson played well, putting up 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The last time the 76ers played, they edged the New Orleans Pelicans, 121-120, but failed to cover as 3-point favorites. The game’s combined points (241) came in just over the O/U total of 238. Philadelphia held the Pelicans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.485 (below their season average of 0.540). New Orleans, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 26.1). Joel Embiid was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 11-for-23 shooting from the field.
After splitting four games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The 76ers won the most recent contest 132-130. Philadelphia had a better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 12.9). Cleveland, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (24-33; 72.7 percent).
Cleveland heads into the contest with records of 2-14 straight up (SU) and 8-8 against the spread (ATS). Cavaliers games have typically gone under the O/U total (62.5 percent).
Philadelphia has a respectable 13-7 SU record, but they are just 8-12 ATS. Unlike Cleveland, games featuring the 76ers tend to go over the total (65.0 percent).
Thompson and Collin Sexton have been playing well over the last five games for Cleveland. Thompson has averaged 13 rebounds,12.4 points per game. Not to be outdone, Sexton has put up 19 points a game during that span.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this battle. Philadelphia has preferred to play up-tempo (fourth in possessions per game), while Cleveland has been slower-paced (28th in possessions per game). Also, the Cavaliers are among the league’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (26.8 percent). The 76ers, meanwhile, rank fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.1 percent).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cleveland is 5-3 ATS on the road with 5 unders and 3 overs.
Philadelphia is 5-5 ATS at home with 7 overs and 3 unders.
When holding opponents below 100 points, Cleveland is 1-2 and Philadelphia is 3-0.
When scoring above 100 points, the Cavaliers are 2-8 and the 76ers are 13-5.
Philadelphia ranks fourth in assists per game (26.1) while Cleveland ranks 28th (19.8).
The 76ers rank 12th in blocks per game (5.7) while the Cavaliers rank 29th (2.6).
Philadelphia ranks third in rebounds per game (48.7) while Cleveland ranks 20th (43.9).
The 76ers rank 14th in three pointers attempted per game (31.9) while the Cavaliers rank last (23.8).
Philadelphia ranks 16th in points off turnovers per game (16.8) while Cleveland ranks 28th (14.6).
The Cavaliers rank 8 in second chance points per game (14.875) while the 76ers rank 19 in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
Cleveland ranks 19 in steals per game (7.3125) while Philadelphia ranks 26 (6.65).
The 76ers average 14.7 fast break points per game, which ranks 13 in the league. The Cavaliers rank 19 in fast break points allowed per game (14.625).
Philadelphia ranks 21 in points in the paint per game (45.4) while Cleveland ranks 25 (42.625).
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Over its last five games, Cleveland is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over its last five games.
The Cavaliers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 8.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 116.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
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