Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/23/2024

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, February 23, 2024

Venue:  Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4, 76ers +4; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4, 76ers +4; Over/Under:  229.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4, 76ers +4; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  36-17 (1st place, Central Division)

Philadelphia 76ers:  32-22 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  9-1 last 10

Philadelphia 76ers:  3-7 last 10

The Cavaliers are entering this game with a 36-17 record overall and they are 17-8 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Chicago Bulls in their last game, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Orlando Magic still to be played on Thursday night. In their game against the Bulls, Donovan Mitchell led the team in points in that game with 30 while Isaac Okoro was next on the team with 16 points. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jarrett Allen led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 48.2% from the field, 32.4% from 3-point range, and 76.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.2 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 28-23-2 this season and their O/U record is 23-29-1.

The 76ers are entering this game with a 32-22 record overall and they are 17-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Miami Heat in their last game, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the New York Knicks still to be played on Thursday night. In their game against the Heat, Tyrese Maxey led the team in points in that game with 30 while Buddy Hield was next on the team with 22 points. Buddy Hield led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Paul Reed led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 47.7% from the field, 28.6% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.9 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 31-23 this season and their O/U record is 32-22.

The current betting odds have the Cavaliers listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Cavaliers have looked really good in their games this season with their 36-17 record overall which has them surging up the standings in the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also been a great road team this season with their 17-8 road record. Meanwhile, the 76ers have also looked good in their games this season with their 33-22 record overall which has them in a playoff spot in the East right now. The 76ers were one of the best teams in the East for the 1st half of the season but an injury to Joel Embiid has derailed them and they haven't looked nearly as good in their games lately. They are 17-11 in their home games this season and they are in a bad situation here since they are banged up and playing on a back-to-back. The Cavaliers are also on a back-to-back here but they are a lot healthier and have been really hot lately with their 9-1 record in their last 10 games. The 1 loss in their last 10 games was also against the 76ers so the Cavaliers will have some extra motivation here to get the 76ers back for that loss before the All-Star break. The best way to place a bet here is on the Cavaliers to cover the spread in this game. 

Cavaliers 76ers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, February 23, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Cavaliers 109 76ers 97.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 12-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 28-17 ATS revenging a home loss vs opponent. 10-5 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 9-5 UNDER as a road favorite. 25-11 UNDER off a upset loss as a favorite. 6-1 UNDER after playing 3 consecutive home games.

Philadelphia 76ers: 3-6 ATS after a division game. 1-6 ATS off an upset loss as a home favorite. 3-7 ATS after scoring 105 points or less. 23-17 UNDER in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 21-13 UNDER when playing on back-to-back days. 

Cleveland Cavaliers:  D. Mitchell (SG) - Illness. T. Jerome (SG) - Ankle.

Philadelphia 76ers:  D. Melton (PG) - Back. N. Batum (SG) - Hamstring. J. Embiid (C) - Knee. R. Covington (SF) - Knee.

“This group believes in what they’re doing, so no one felt like they had to change and do something different when the shots weren’t falling. Sticking with it, we score 37 points and the fourth quarter and win the game.” - J.B. Bickerstaff after his team’s win against the Bulls in their game on Wednesday last week.

“We turned down a couple of open threes and tried to drive but it was a tough drive because Bam was sitting underneath the basket the whole game. You’re going to have to go finish after you beat your guy. You have to go finish over him in some fashion.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s loss against the Heat in their game on Wednesday.

PG Darius Garland

SG Donovan Mitchell 

SF Max Strus

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

PG Tyrese Maxey

SG Buddy Hield

SF Tobias Harris

PF KJ Martin

C Paul Reed

PPG: D. Mitchell (28.4)

APG: D. Mitchell (6.3)

Reb/G: J. Allen (10.6)

PPG: J. Embiid (35.3)

APG: T. Maxey (6.4)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.3)

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff (5th season)

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)