The 76ers head into Rocket Arena in Cleveland as massive underdogs tonight, and for good reason. Philadelphia (34-29) will be without both Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, making this a brutal spot for a shorthanded Sixers squad wrapping up a road trip.
Cleveland (39-25) opens as a -14 favorite, with the line having moved sharply from its opening number of -10.5 — a direct reflection of the Philadelphia injury news that emerged after Sunday’s games.
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cleveland offense and is projected to be a major factor for a depleted Philadelphia perimeter defense. Without Maxey creating off the bounce and Embiid commanding double-teams in the post, the Cavaliers’ switching schemes figure to cause major problems all night long. Kelly Oubre is expected to shoulder much of the offensive load for Philly in their absence.
The moneyline sits at Cavaliers -850 / 76ers +575, while the total is set at 226, reflecting a competitive Cleveland offensive output against a Philadelphia roster that may struggle to reach triple digits.
