Cavaliers vs 76ers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 23, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -3.5 favorites vs. the 76ers
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | BSOH | NSPA

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Cavaliers vs 76ers Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 28-24 against the spread, while the 76ers are 31-24 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. 76ers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-4.5 -115O 229.5 -110-200
Philadelphia 76ers +76 -105U 229.5 -110+165

76ers vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 67.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and 76ers.

76ers vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 away games (+17.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 29 games (+16.45 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 46 games (+13.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 20 away games (+11.50 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 34 away games (+11.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 54 of their last 88 games (+19.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 52 games (+11.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 89 games (+10.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 3Q Spread in 49 of their last 84 games (+10.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+9.75 Units / 25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 28-24 (+1.7 Units / 2.87% ROI).

  • 36-18 against the Moneyline (+11.9 Units / 9.81% ROI)
  • 24-29 against the Over for game total points (-7.9 Units / -13.29% ROI)
  • 29-24 against the Under for game total points (+2.65 Units / 4.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 31-24 (+4.45 Units / 7.36% ROI).

  • 32-23 against the Moneyline (+0.65 Units / 0.45% ROI)
  • 32-23 against the Over for game total points (+6.7 Units / 11.07% ROI)
  • 23-32 against the Under for game total points (-12.15 Units / -20.1% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 39 of their last 91 games (-18.60 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 91 games (-17.30 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 45 of their last 91 games (-16.60 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 69 games (-14.95 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 88 games (-14.90 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 78 games (-19.35 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-18.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 66 games (-17.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 66 games (-16.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 20 away games (-13.45 Units / -62% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

The Cavaliers were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

The Cavaliers were 19-8 (.704) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Cavaliers were 17-10 (.630) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Cavaliers are 13-3 (.812) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .631

Philadelphia 76ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The 76ers were 12-1 (.923) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The 76ers were 42-22 (.656) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The 76ers were 18-5 (.783) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

The 76ers were 21-4 (.840) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

Injury Report: 76ers vs. CavaliersFriday‘s Game, Feb. 23

  • De’Anthony Melton (Philadelphia 76ers): Back, Out
  • Robert Covington (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Out
  • Tobias Harris (Philadelphia 76ers): Hip, Out
  • Nicolas Batum (Philadelphia 76ers): Hamstring, Out
  • Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Out
  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Dean Wade (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 12.5 second chance points per game (1,024 points/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Cavaliers have an eFG% of 56% this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers have 20.7 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The Cavaliers averaged 12.7 fast break points per game (1,043 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have 26.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The 76ers averaged 1.38 points per shot (9,448 points/6,870 shots) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The 76ers have a 30% free throw rate (1,416 free throw attempts/4,752 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have averaged 1.36 points per shot (7,820 points/5,738 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers have allowed an eFG% of 51% on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,895 rebounds/52 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (118/405) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 34%

The 76ers averaged 7.7 steals per game (635 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The 76ers have 462 steals this season — most among NBA teams

The 76ers have averaged 8.7 steals per game (462 steals/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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