76ers vs. Cavaliers Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will go up against the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action on Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are expected to lead the way for the Cavaliers, while the 76ers are headlined by Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best 76ers vs. Cavaliers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Cavaliers will likely defeat the 76ers with a projected final score of 114-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our 76ers vs. Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's 76ers vs. Cavaliers picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
76ers vs. Cavaliers Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Spread: 76ers +9.5 / Cavaliers -9.5
- Moneyline: 76ers +340 / Cavaliers -420
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 222.5 Points (-108/-110)
76ers +9.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the 76ers have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Cavaliers have a probability of 47%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 222.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 222.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 52% probability that the total will stay under 222.5 points, providing an edge of 0.1%.
76ers vs. Cavaliers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Philadelphia 76ers at +340 via BetMGM, whilst the Cleveland Cavaliers are available at -420 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 77% chance of prevailing.
Although the Cavaliers are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +340 odds on the 76ers moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for 76ers vs. Cavaliers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's 76ers vs. Cavaliers game.
Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Paul George | 24 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Tyrese Maxey | 24 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Kelly Oubre | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Guerschon Yabusele | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Andre Drummond | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Paul George Over 2.5 3-Pointers (-113)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Paul George Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -113 |
- Our top prop bet for the 76ers is on Paul George to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 8.5% on the -113 odds offered by FanDuel.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell | 22 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Darius Garland | 18 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Evan Mobley | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Jarrett Allen | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Georges Niang | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Georges Niang Over 7.5 Points Scored (-106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Georges Niang Over 7.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -106 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Georges Niang to score over 7.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 12 points, giving us an edge of 6.7% on the -106 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
76ers vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best 76ers vs. Cavaliers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Sam Merrill Over 6.5 Points Scored
Sam Merrill has scored more than 6.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70% success rate). You can bet on him to score 7+ points again at odds of -114 (53% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Kelly Oubre Jr. has recorded at least one block in 6 of his last 10 games (60%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of +150 (40%), available at Bet365.
Georges Niang Over 7.5 Points Scored
Georges Niang has scored more than 7.5 points in 13 of his last 17 appearances (76%). You can bet on him to record over 7.5 points again at odds of -108 (52%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Paul George of the 76ers to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the 76ers +9.5 to cover.
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