NBA Betting: 76ers Favored by 4.5 as They Take on Surging Cavaliers in April 3 Clash

NBA Betting: 76ers Favored by 4.5 as They Take on Surging Cavaliers in April 3 Clash

By Michael Davidson

December 31, 2024 at 10:38 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Philadelphia 76ers in a crucial late-season matchup. Here's what you need to know:

Game Lines:

  • Spread: 76ers -4.5
  • Over/Under: 223.5

Key Performers for Cavaliers:

  • Darius Garland: 24 points, 13 assists in last game
  • Caris LeVert: 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
  • Moses Brown: 16 points, 13 rebounds
  • Isaac Okoro: 16 points on efficient 7-of-8 shooting
  • Kevin Love: 15 points off bench
  • Lauri Markkanen: 10 points, 9 rebounds

Cavaliers Stats:

  • ATS Record: 40-34-4
  • Over/Under Record: 34-42-2
  • Home Record: 24-15

Key Performers for 76ers:

  • Joel Embiid: 29 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists on 12-of-16 shooting
  • James Harden: 12 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds
  • Tobias Harris: 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists

76ers Stats:

  • ATS Record: 37-39-1
  • Over/Under Record: 35-40-2
  • Away Record: 25-13

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers to win and cover the spread. The 76ers' need for a win to maintain top-3 seed positioning plus Embiid's dominant presence should overcome Cleveland's depleted roster.

Historical Context: The 76ers have won 3 of their last 4 meetings against the Cavaliers when favored by 4 or more points.

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