Mar 31, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia 76ers (31-21) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers(35-16) Monday with tip-off from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0
The 76ers covered as 5.5-point favorites in a 119-113 victory over the Washington Wizards Saturday. G Tyrese Maxey had 28 points, 9 boards and 7 assists while going 3-for-7 from distance. The win snapped a 4-game losing streak, and the Sixers are just 2-8 over the last 10 with C Joel Embiid (knee) on the shelf.
The Cavs are scorching hot, winners of 9 straight games. They blew out the Toronto Raptors 119-95 Saturday. The Cavs had 8 players reach double figures in that one as C Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 15 boards. He’ll present a matchup problem for the Sixers with Embiid out.
76ers at Cavaliers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Cavaliers -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +9.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -9.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
76ers at Cavaliers key injuries
76ers
- C Mo Bamba (knee) questionable
- F Nicolas Batum (hamstring) out
- F Robert Covington (knee) out
- C Joel Embiid (knee) out
- G De’Anthony Melton (back)out
Cavaliers
- G Ty Jerome (ankle) out
- C Tristan Thompson (suspension) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Cavaliers and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 118, 76ers 105
Moneyline
There is no play on the moneyline with Cleveland such heavy favorites. The Sixers have an elite scorer in Maxey, and he’s getting help from newly acquired G Buddy Hield. It’s just not enough.
I will key on Maxey for a combo prop, though. In the 1st meeting against Cleveland, he had 30 points, 6 assists and 4 boards. I’ll take TYRESE MAXEY OVER 35.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (-125).
Against the spread
The 76ers are just 3-7 ATS over the last 10, and the Cavs are a freight train, covering 4 of 5. Maxey keeps it interesting, but the Cavs pull away late.
Take the CAVALIERS -9.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Cavs are 3-7 O/U over the last 10, and the Sixers are 5-5. These teams routinely score 100+ as Philly has done it in 10 straight, and Cleveland has 108+ in all 10. This number is just a little too high for me.
Take the UNDER 230.5 (-110).
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This article originally appeared on USA Today Sportsbookwire: Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions
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