The Philadelphia 76ers (42-25) will be 13.5-point favorites at home in the Wells Fargo Center when they square off with the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-50). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 222.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Odds
Both teams easily covered as favorites in their last contest. The 76ers (6-point favorites) defeated the Indiana Pacers 106-89, while the Cavaliers (9-point favorites) beat the Toronto Raptors 126-101. The Philadelphia game finished 22.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the Cleveland game finished 13.5 points over the projected point total of 213.5.
Cleveland played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.213 (above their season average of 0.191) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 23.9). For those same stats, Toronto recorded marks of 0.119 and 13.0, respectively. The 76ers, on the other hand, had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9 (above their season average of 24.2) and held the Pacers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.534). Joel Embiid played well for Philadelphia with 33 points and 12 rebounds. Cleveland was lifted by Kevin Love, who recorded 16 points and 18 rebounds.
The 76ers evened the season series at one with a 128-105 blowout win in their most recent contest. Ben Simmons played a huge role in the victory, recording a triple-double with 22 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds. Philadelphia won the rebounding battle. The 76ers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 27) and total rebounds (48 vs. 33). Philadelphia covered as a 9-point favorite and the two teams combined for 233 points, which was well over the projected point total of 218.
A little over half of the Cavaliers’ games have finished over the O/U total. Cleveland heads into the contest with records of 17-50 straight up (SU) and 30-35-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Cleveland, games involving the 76ers have gone under the total 52.2 percent of the time. Further, Philadelphia is 42-25 SU and 32-35 ATS.
Philadelphia could dominate on defense as they battle against one of the league’s worst offenses. The 76ers currently rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.508), while Cleveland is 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.501).
Cavaliers vs. 76ers Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank third in three pointers allowed per game (29.4) while the Cavaliers rank 12th (31.2).
- Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (27.1) while Cleveland ranks 28th (21.1).
- The 76ers rank eighth in fast break points per game (15.5) while the Cavaliers rank 26th (10.1).
- Cleveland ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (7.0) while Philadelphia ranks 22nd (8.2).
- Philadelphia ranks 15th in points in the paint per game (48.6) while Cleveland ranks 26th (43.3).
- The 76ers rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while the Cavaliers rank 25th (5.6).
- The 76ers rank 16th in points off turnovers per game (16.4) while the Cavaliers rank last (14.0).
- Philadelphia ranks eighth in second chance points per game (13.8) while Cleveland ranks 11th in second chance points allowed per game (12.9).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in rebounds per game (47.2) while Cleveland ranks 25th (42.8).
- Philadelphia is 10-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Cleveland is 6-3.
- When reaching 100 points, the 76ers are 42-20 and the Cavaliers are 15-25.
- Cleveland is 15-16-1 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 19-16 ATS at home.
- In 32 road games, the Cavaliers have 16 unders, 15 overs and 1 push.
- In 35 home games, the 76ers have 17 overs, 17 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Cleveland and Philadelphia are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Cavaliers have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the 76ers have 5 unders
- During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 108.6 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
- The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.2 for the season.
