The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Philadelphia 76ers in a crucial matchup as both teams fight for playoff positioning. The Cavs look to build on their recent win over the Knicks, while the Sixers aim to bounce back after losing 3 of their last 4 games.

Game Details:

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

Key Cavaliers Players:

• Darius Garland: Coming off 24 points and 13 assists
• Caris LeVert: 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists last game
• Moses Brown: Filling in well for injured Jarrett Allen with 16 points, 13 rebounds
• Isaac Okoro: Efficient 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting
• Kevin Love: 15 points off the bench
• Lauri Markkanen: 10 points, 9 rebounds

Key 76ers Players:

• Joel Embiid: MVP candidate coming off 29 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists
• James Harden: Still adjusting with 12 points, 13 assists last game
• Tobias Harris: Strong showing with 23 points on efficient shooting

Team Stats:

• Cavaliers: 40-34-4 ATS, 24-15 at home
• 76ers: 37-39-1 ATS, 25-13 on road

Prediction: Philadelphia should win and cover the spread. The 76ers' need for a win to maintain top-3 seed positioning, combined with Embiid's dominance and Cleveland's lack of depth, gives Philadelphia the edge.

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