Cavaliers vs. 76ers Best Bet – Jan 24, 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers (36-7) take on the Philadelphia 76ers (15-27) for the third time this season when they meet on Friday, January 24 at 7:00 PM ET at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cavs are favored to win with a point spread at -9.5 (-115 at MyBookie).

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavs are 3-3 over their last six games and have had some tough losses against respectable teams. Their recent battle was a 109-108 loss to the Houston Rockets, ending their two-game win streak.

The Rockets won every quarter except the fourth, where the Cavs made a comeback with a 25-15 performance in those 12 minutes. With under four seconds remaining, they had a chance to win with Darius Garland shooting three free throws, but missed two of them (3-8 for the game). Garland led with 26 points and five assists.

Some key areas offensively were the biggest difference in this game, such as the Cavs’ three point shooting (13-41) compared to the Rockets (15-34). They need to do a better job at finding better scoring opportunities, because the three-ball was not in their favor here.

The Cavs rank second in the league as they put up about 122 points a game. Their defense ranks 11th in giving up 112 points to opposing teams per game. This is still an attractive spread, but their defense has been in question lately.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The 76ers are on a seven-game losing streak, where they have averaged 107.8 points and gave up 121.7 per game in this stretch. Their latest defeat was a 144-109 blowout to the Denver Nuggets.

Without Joel Embiid in the lineup, this team is not the same. This game was respectable until the second half began, where the Nuggets outperformed the Sixers 40-27 in the third quarter. Tyrese Maxey led with 28 points and 10 assists.

They shot 45.8 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from deep. But, their defense on the Nuggets was poor since they allowed them to make 61.2 percent of their shots and 51.6 percent from three.

The Sixers rank 27th for earning 107.5 points a game. Their defense has been shaky lately, but they have been allowing opponents to average 112.4 points a game. This spread shows a negative correlation, which does not bode well for their chances at winning.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the most appealing Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting odds, revealing the Cavs as moderate favorites to succeed with a 9.5-point spread. Looking at market insights, the Cavs have a 78.0 percent chance of winning on the road. The Cavs need to bounce back and this will be the opportunity to overpower a weaker team.

Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -9.5 (-115)