76ers vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 12/22/2024

The Philadelphia 76ers complete a back-to-back on Saturday when visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing at home on Friday night versus the Charlotte Hornets. Philadelphia is 8-16 and 4th in the Atlantic division, 11 ½ games behind first place. Philadelphia defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-108 on Monday in the first of two consecutive games between the two. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Tyrese Maxey is leading Philadelphia in scoring with an average of 25.1 points per game. Paul George is the second active leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 17.1 points and 5.1 assists per game. Andre Drummond is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.6%. Philadelphia is scoring an average of 105.9 points per game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will complete a back-to-back on Saturday when hosting the Philadelphia 76ers after playing on the road Friday night versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Cleveland is 23-4 and leads the Central division by 8 games. Cleveland defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-101 on Monday night and has won six of the last seven with only a loss to Miami mixed in.

Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland in scoring with an average of 23.3 points per game. Darius Garland is second in scoring and the leader in assists with averages of 20.3 points and 6.5 assists per game, while Jarrett Allen is the leading rebounder with an average of 10.3 per game. Cleveland has six players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team scores an average of 121.5 points per game.

Cleveland will pick up a victory at home and cover the number on Saturday when completing a back-to-back versus Philadelphia. Cleveland has covered the number in 10 of its last 14 overall and the Cavaliers have covered the number in eight of the last 12 versus an opponent from the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is second in scoring and 10th in points allowed. Final Score Prediction Cleveland Cavaliers win and cover ATS 119-108.