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These are gloomy times for the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers, and tonight’s visit to Cleveland to battle the Cavaliers won’t help their chances of climbing back above the play-in line.
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Tyrese Maxey’s finger injury means he’ll join Joel Embiid and Paul George on the sidelines here. My 76ers vs. Cavaliers predictions expect Evan Mobley to help Cleveland cash in.
Take a closer look at this March 9 clash with my free NBA picks.
76ers vs Cavaliers prediction
76ers vs Cavaliers best bet: Evan Mobley Over 26.5 points + rebounds (-115)
It’s a simple equation, really. No Joel Embiid for Philadelphia plus no Jarrett Allen for Cleveland equals a monster night for Evan Mobley.
Mobley finished with 24 points and eight rebounds in yesterday’s loss to the Celtics, and I’m counting on similar production here in the starting center role.
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He’s off to a bright start in March, with 19.7 PPG and 8.7 RPG, and there’s room to push those numbers up against a Philadelphia 76ers team that’ll be turning to backups for big minutes tonight.
Mobley posted a 17-13 line in Philly last month.
76ers vs Cavaliers same-game parlay
If Mobley feasts, he’ll surely have James Harden to thank for some of his buckets. “The Beard” has nailed this assists Over in three of his last five home games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won six of the past seven meetings between these teams, so I’ll round out my SGP with the hosts’ moneyline.
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Cleveland is 21-12 SU at Rocket Arena this season, and the 76ers are in a tough spot without Maxey.
76ers vs Cavaliers SGP
Evan Mobley Over 26.5 points + rebounds
James Harden Over 8.5 assists
Our “from downtown” SGP: Let Kelly cook
When the 76ers are fully healthy, Kelly Oubre Jr. might be the fifth or sixth scoring option, but he’ll have the keys at times tonight.
He’s coming off a 24-5-4 stat line at the weekend, and he’s a prime candidate to absorb some of the shots vacated by Maxey.
76ers vs Cavaliers SGP
Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 18.5 points
Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 2.5 assists
Kelly…
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