The Cleveland Cavaliers never stay down for too long, and after starting the season with a string of underwhelming performances, the wine and gold have rebounded in the form of seven straight wins to re-establish themselves as a force in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs aim to collect their eighth straight win when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
Sportsbook opened the Sixers as 2.5-point home underdogs for the tilt, but as of 1 p.m. ET Thursday afternoon the line had jumped the fence to Philadelphia -2. This is the first time since 2013 where the Sixers were favored over the Cavs.
- The Cavaliers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games after consecutive wins.
- The 76ers are 7-2 SU in their last nine games after losing the previous game in a matchup.
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the Cavaliers’ last 18 games against the 76ers.
LeBron James has been an absolute workhorse lately, but it’s definitely showing in the win column for Cleveland. James has logged at least 40 minutes per game in eight of the Cavs’ 19 games, and he’s averaging 37.7 minutes while shooting 58 percent from the field in that span. James notched 27 points, 16 boards and 13 assists to help Cleveland squeeze by Charlotte in a 100-99 triumph on Friday.
The 76ers are winners of three straight and five of their last six after hammering the Orlando Magic 130-111 on Saturday. Rookie sensation Ben Simmons didn’t play in that game due to elbow soreness but is likely to play in tonight’s contest. Backup point guard T.J. McConnell started in place of Simmons vs the Magic and recorded season highs of 15 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds.
To say Cleveland has long dominated this series would be a massive understatement. The Cavaliers have won nine straight vs the 76ers and took the three meetings last season by an average of 7.3 points.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 110-103 victory for the 76ers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to spoil the party on Monday; they are 6-12-1 against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Philadelphia 76ers are 14-4 ATS. Cleveland is 11-7-1 vs the betting total points scored; Philadelphia is 11-7. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Cleveland injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the 76ers rated this week at No. 8 and the Cavaliers sitting at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rank No. 20 in the league with 42.74 per game. That compares with Philadelphia's No. 1 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Philadelphia is the NBA's No. 8-ranked team at 11.39 per game, while the Cleveland Cavaliers rate No. 7 with 11.47 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
LeBron James scored 27 points and added 16 rebounds for a double-double, leading Cleveland over Charlotte 100-99 on Friday at Quicken Loans Arena.
Philadelphia went on a scoring spree on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center, running up a big 130-111 victory over the Orlando Magic in NBA betting action.
- Cleveland is 7-15-2 ATS in its last 24 games
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 12 games
- Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games
- Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Miami, Tuesday, November 28
Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, November 29
