The Cleveland Cavaliers (44-29) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (39-34) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the 76ers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 2-1; Philadelphia beat Cleveland twice in February and is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the 3 games
The 76ers are coming off a 108-107 home loss to the LA Clippers Wednesday, covering as a 6.5-point underdog. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games yet are 5-2 ATS over their last 7. Philadelphia is 39-33-1 ATS on the season. The 76ers, with C Joel Embiid still sidelined with a knee injury, are led by G Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 25.8 points per game (PPG).
The Cavaliers lost to the Charlotte Hornets 118-111 on the road Wednesday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point favorite. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are 1-4 ATS in that span. Cleveland is 35-38 ATS on the season, and is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 home games. It is led by G Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 27.4 PPG.