Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
The 76ers (2-8) will host the Cavaliers (12-0) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET. The Cavs are currently favored by 9 points.
This Eastern Conference matchup can be seen on NBCS.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +9
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-131 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will the Cavaliers Make it Happen on the Road?
The Cavaliers improved to 12-0 this season with a 119-113 win over the Bulls on Monday. Cleveland was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 232 points fell just short of the O/U line of 237.
A key moment came when the Cavs went on a 10-0 run, turning a 44-42 deficit into a 52-44 lead. Cleveland edged out Chicago in each quarter, including a 24-21 advantage in the 4th.
Donovan Mitchell’s 36-point performance, including 7 threes at 43.8%, led the Cavaliers to a 119-113 win over the Bulls. He added 14 points in the 1st quarter and 10 more in the 4th. Cleveland hit 15 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from deep and 44.3% overall.
Darius Garland contributed 17 points, while Evan Mobley added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, and Ty Jerome each scored 12 points, with Jerome putting up 6 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
Despite giving up 66 points in the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Cavaliers tightened up their defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 47 points to the Bulls. Cleveland gave up 113 points on 49% shooting from the field.
The Cavaliers sent the Bulls to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. Cleveland also recorded 14 steals and 3 blocks.
Can Philadelphia Lock in a Home Win?
The 76ers dropped to 2-8 on the season after a 111-99 home loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 210, just under the 212.5 O/U line.
Philadelphia trailed 27-25 after each of the first two quarters and edged the Knicks 25-24 in the third. However, a 13-0 run by New York in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach, as the Knicks outscored the 76ers 33-24 in the final period.
The 76ers struggled offensively in their loss to the Knicks, shooting just 37.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 33.3%, though they did connect on 14 threes.
Paul George led the way with 29 points, hitting 7 threes at a 63.6% rate. Jared McCain added 23 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter, while Caleb Martin scored 7 of his 17 points in the 3rd.
Defensively, the 76ers were solid through three quarters but struggled in the 4th, giving up 33 points in a 111-99 loss to the Knicks. Philadelphia allowed New York to shoot 49% from the field.
The 76ers did well in limiting the Knicks’ three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes on 29% shooting. They also sent the Knicks to the line 15 times, where they made 14 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 10 steals and 6 blocks.