Cavaliers vs 76ers Betting Preview: Nov 21 Analysis & Odds Insights

Cleveland Cavaliers (7-6 SU, 5-8 ATS) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (10-3 SU, 10-3 ATS)

When: Tuesday, November 21st, 7:30 PM (ET)

Where: Wells Fargo Center, PA, Philadelphia

TV: TNT

Point Spread: Cle +7.5/Phi -7.5

Total: 220.5

Money Line: Cleveland Cavaliers +250/-316

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Notable Injuries

Cavaliers

• Ricky Rubio (Out) Personal
• Caris LeVert (Questionable) Knee
• Donovan Mitchell (Out) Hamstring
• Ty Jerome (Out) Ankle
• Isaac Okoro (Out) Knee

76ers

• Kelly Oubre Jr. (Out) Ribs

Recent Form

Today’s game is crucial for the Cavaliers as they seek to avoid falling back to .500, having a record of 7-6 through 13 games. So far, the Cavaliers have gone 3-3 when playing against Eastern Conference teams and 4-3 in non-conference contests.

In today’s game against the Cavaliers, the 76ers aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 10-3. In their 13 games, the 76ers have gone 8-3 against Eastern Conference teams and 2-0 in non-conference action.

The Historicals

Through the last 5 head-to-head matchups, neither team has gotten a leg up on the spread, each sitting at 2-2-1. In addition, the games have been competitive with an average of just 1 point per game separating the teams. Over the course of these games, they averaged 221 points per game, leading a 3-2 over-under record.

Analysis

Cleveland’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 121 points vs. the Nuggets. Overall, they hit 54.9% of their shots from the field and went 20/26 from the free-throw line. Darius Garland was the leading scorer for the Cavaliers, putting up 26 points. In addition, Craig Porter Jr. contributed 21 points.

On average, the Cleveland defense is giving up 111.0 points per game (12th). Right now, they are on a two game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.

Inside the arc, the Cavaliers’ defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 50.0% and 38.3% from three-point territory.

In their latest game, Philadelphia’s offense looked good, scoring 121 points against the Nets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.8% and made 17/18 free throws. On the offensive front, the 76ers have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 7th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 9th in terms of percentage and 22nd in three-pointers made.

Coming into the game, the 76ers’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 13th in the league at 111.5 points per game allowed.

In terms of two-point field goal attempts, the 76ers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.9% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.

Betting Trends

• Through their last five road games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 116 points per game.
• When looking at their past three matchups at home, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
• Cleveland has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

After losing to the Celtics last week, the Sixers have won by 10 points over the Hawks and 22 points vs. the Nets. Facing a Cavs squad without Donovan Mitchell, I see this as an excellent chance to grab Philly at -7.5.

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