The Philadelphia 76ers head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers Wednesday night. Led by James Harden and Joel Embiid, the 76ers will look to overwhelm the Cleveland defense. Below you will find our Same Game Parlay, as well as all our NBA Computer Predictions.
However, they’re coming off a 114-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets, who figured out their offense quickly. Can the 76ers bounce back on Wednesday night? Or will the Cavaliers take them out?
The Cavaliers are known for their strong defense, but unfortunately, that’s all they’re known for. If their offense was just a tad bit better, they’d likely have more wins under their belt.
Tonight, they face one of the best offenses in the NBA and will have to rely on their defense. If their defense fails, the 76ers will deal another blow to the Cavaliers. That being said, who should you take?
Game Preview: Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers
The 76ers average 108.52 points per game, an increase since they’ve added James Harden to the team. Unfortunately, this hasn’t resulted in immediate wins, and lately, the 76ers have been inconsistent.
We’ve mentioned that they lost to the Denver Nuggets, but they also lost to the Nets and Heat recently. These inconsistencies make it hard to trust them at the sportsbook.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have their own shortcomings as well, mainly on offense. Averaging 106.87 points per game leaves the Cavaliers with the 25th best offense in the NBA.
The good news is their defense can usually make up for these shortcomings. On average, the Cavaliers only allow 103.79 points per game, ranking No.2 in the NBA. So, who’s the best bet in this one?
Against the Spread: Philadelphia 76ers -4
The 76ers only come in as four-point favorites in this game, making them a great pick. The last time they faced the Cavaliers, they won the game 125-119.
They have a better offense than the Cavaliers and are 22-11 on the road this season. Against the spread, the 76ers have a 20-13 record on the road. In their last ten games, the 76ers have won seven against Cleveland.
The Total: OVER 217.5
The spread in this game is low because of the defense of the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, we just pointed out above that their last game ended in a 125-119 score.
The Cavaliers’ defense will have a hard time stopping Embiid, especially with Evan Mobley guarding him. Look for Philadelphia to have a similar showing as their previous game and take the total over 217.5.
Player Points: Joel Embiid OVER 30.5 -112
As we mentioned above, Evan Mobley isn’t a great matchup for Joel Embiid. He’s undersized and a rookie without much NBA experience.
Because of this, Joel Embiid can go into his bag of tricks against Mobley and have a big night. Embiid averages 29.9 points per game already; it isn’t a stretch to say he’ll go over 30.5 tonight.
Win Margin: Philadelphia 76ers 11+ (+230)
This was a tough one to choose, but we believe is a great one to have on your ticket. The 76ers have an incredible duo, and they’re coming off of a loss. In order to bounce back and build morale, they need a big win.
Sure, the Cavaliers defense is among the best in the NBA, but taking on Harden and Embiid together is tough. This win margin pick will boost your winnings.