Cavaliers vs. 76ers line, picks: Advanced computer NBA model releases selections for In-Season Tournament matchup
SportsLine's projection model generated selections for Tuesday's matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers
The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Philadelphia 76ers for a 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament showdown at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the 76ers as 7.5-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 219 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page).
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The model knows the Cavaliers are dealing with injury concerns, headlined by Donovan Mitchell's absence. However, the Cavaliers lead the NBA in 2-point defense, holding opponents to 49.6% shooting inside the arc. Cleveland is also in the top six of the league in field goal percentage allowed (45.3%) and points allowed in the paint (45.2 per game).
The model also knows the 76ers are dominant on offense. Philadelphia is scoring more than 1.2 points per possession, with the 76ers taking advantage of the free throw line. The 76ers are in the top tier of the league in free throw attempts (26.7 per game) and free throw accuracy (86.7%), and Philadelphia is also potent in other areas. That includes a league-leading 19.0 fast break points per game and 48.3% shooting from the field this season.
Now, it has set its sights on Cavaliers vs. 76ers. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread is the better value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.
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