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The effective offense of the Philadelphia 76ers (45-22) will match up with the solid defense of the Cleveland Cavaliers (44-27) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on March 15, 2023, where the 76ers are favored by 2.5 points. The point total is 221.5 points in this contest.
How to bet 76ers vs. Cavaliers
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing the 76ers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the 76ers have -139 odds to pick up the win, while the Cavaliers are listed at +117 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 221.5 points.
76ers vs. Cavaliers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
76ers vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
Against the spread, the 76ers are 39-28-0 this year. Philadelphia has come away with 34 wins in the 47 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. The 76ers have eclipsed the over/under in 52.1% of their opportunities this year (37 times over 71 games with a set point total).
In the Cavaliers’ 71 games this year, they have 38 wins against the spread. Cleveland has won three of the 15 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (20%). The Cavaliers have hit the over 49.3% of the time this year (35 of 71 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
76ers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 54 | 33.4 | 10 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| James Harden | 50 | 21.8 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 48 | 19.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Tobias Harris | 62 | 14.8 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 64 | 10.3 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
Cavaliers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 60 | 22 | 2.7 | 7.9 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Evan Mobley | 69 | 16.2 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Caris LeVert | 65 | 11.7 | 3.9 | 4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Cedi Osman | 66 | 8.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Isaac Okoro | 71 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
76ers: Jalen McDaniels: Questionable (Ankle)
Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen: Out (Eye), Donovan Mitchell: Out (Injury Management)
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has been led by its defense, as it ranks third-best in the NBA by allowing only 110.7 points per game. It ranks 14th in the league in points scored (115 per contest). Offensively the 76ers have been worse when playing at home this season, averaging 115 points per game, compared to 115.1 per game in away games. The 76ers have seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 119 points per game in their last 10 contests, four points more than the 115 they’ve scored this season.
Philadelphia ranks best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.9%. It ranks 10th in the league by sinking 12.7 threes per contest. The 76ers have taken 60.9% two-pointers and 39.1% from beyond the arc this season. Of the team’s buckets, 68.7% are two-pointers and 31.3% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
Offensively, Cleveland is the 25th-ranked squad in the league (112.1 points per game). On defense, it is best (106.6 points conceded per game). In 2022-23 the Cavaliers are averaging 3.1 more points per game at home (113.7) than on the road (110.6). The Cavaliers have performed better offensively in their previous 10 games, posting 114.4 points per contest, 2.3 more than their season average of 112.1.
Cleveland is 18th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11.5 per game) and 12th in 3-point percentage (36.5%). In 2022-23, the Cavaliers have taken 62.7% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 37.3% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 72.1% of the Cavaliers’ buckets have been 2-pointers, and 27.9% have been 3-pointers.
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