The Philadelphia 76ers face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. The Sixers (away team, 22-11) aim to climb to second place, while the Cavs (home team, 21-11) look to avoid the play-in tournament following their overtime win against the Clippers.

Betting Lines:

• Spread: 76ers -4
• Over/Under: 220

Key Cavaliers Players:

• Darius Garland: Averaging 27.1 points and 10.9 assists in last 7 games
• Evan Mobley: Coming off 30-point performance with 6 rebounds
• Isaac Okoro: Recent 20-point game with 5 rebounds and assists
• Caris LeVert: 11 points in return from injury
• Kevin Love: Consistent contributor with 13 points, 9 rebounds average

Key 76ers Players:

• Joel Embiid: Averaging 34.8 points, 12.8 rebounds last 4 games
• James Harden: 19.3 points, 9.0 assists, 7.3 rebounds recent average

Analysis: Without Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers will struggle to contain Embiid inside. Despite the Cavs' recent success, the 76ers are expected to win and cover the spread, led by another dominant Embiid performance.

Season Records Against Spread:

• Cavaliers: 38-27-3
• 76ers: 33-34-0

Pick: 76ers -4

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