The Cleveland Cavaliers (36-18) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (32-23) Friday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Cavaliers vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
Cleveland fell 116-109 Thursday against the Orlando Magic while failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite. C Jarrett Allen,'G Darius Garland, and G'Max Strus led Cleveland in scoring with 18 points each while Allen (10 rebounds) and Garland (10 assists) each had a double-double. The Cavaliers shot 55.7% from the field and 45.5% from 3 in the loss.
The Sixers have lost back-to-back games following a 110-96 loss against the New York Knicks Thursday while failing to cover as 1.5-point home favorites. G Tyrese Maxey'scored a game-high 35 points while 4 total Sixers players scored in double figures. Philadelphia shot 44% from the field in the loss.