The 76ers head to Rocket Arena in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Saturday 7 November. Tip-off is 11:30am AEDT, and our Cavaliers vs 76ers prediction is locked in.
It’s only early, but the warning signs around the Cavs are hard to ignore.
Cleveland sits Top 5 in points score per game, but it’s become increasingly clear that they aren’t a team capable of hanging with the big dogs in the East, especially when the game turns into any kind of shootout.
Donovan Mitchell is playing okay but still averaging only 22 points a game, well below the 28 he averaged last year. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s depth is about to be tested with not only Peyton Watson on the sideline, but now Jarrett Allen, who suffered a knee injury in Thurday’s loss to the Thunder.
Against a surprisingly well-oiled Sixers side that hasn’t missed a beat with LeBron and Jaylen Brown in the fold, this could be another frustrating night for Cleveland fans – much like it was when these two sides met only a few weeks earlier.
- Prediction: Sixers to Cover
Player Pick
It’s the obvious play, but after watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drop 40+ points in back to back games against Cleveland, how could you not feel good about taking Tyrese Maxey to score 30?
Again, it’s early, but Maxey’s start to the season feels eerily similar to what we saw from Jalen Brunson last year. LeBron is happy dishing him the ball and after putting up 32 when these two sides met in the first week of the season, it’s easy to back Maxey with confidence.
- Prediction: Tyrese Maxey 30+ Points
Cavaliers vs 76ers Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Cavaliers vs 76ers matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change