- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Event Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcasting Channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Point Spread: Cleveland (+3.5)
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The Cleveland Cavaliers, who achieved a record of 52-30 last season, are headed to the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday to challenge the Philadelphia 76ers, who ended last season at 45-37. Philadelphia begins this game as 3.5-point favorites, with the total set at 235.5.
In their previous encounter, the Cavaliers faced the Knicks, suffering a defeat with a score of 130-93. The Cavaliers committed 18 fouls while the Knicks had 20. Cleveland converted 19 of their 43 three-point attempts, whereas New York operated at 75.0% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 20 shots. The Knicks dominated the boards with 60 rebounds (20 offensive, 40 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. Additionally, New York distributed 33 assists and secured 15 steals during the game. Defensively, Cleveland allowed their opponents to achieve a shooting percentage of 49.0%, with New York hitting 48 of their 98 shots. The Cavaliers managed 21 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and collected 9 steals. On the boards, they gathered 33 total rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, Cleveland was successful on 18 of 22 attempts (81.8%), finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.6% (32 of 77) and made 11 of their 40 three-point attempts.
Donovan Mitchell was a standout performer in this contest, scoring 31 points on 9 of 18 shooting. He logged 32 minutes on the court and grabbed 4 rebounds while also tallying 1 assist.
The Cavaliers enter this matchup following a solid season with a record of 52-30. They averaged 14.0 turnovers per game and committed 19.6 personal fouls as a team each game. Cleveland secured an average of 44.4 rebounds per game and ranked 8th in the league with 2,321 assists. They connected on 36.0% of their three-point attempts (1,173 of 3,261) and were 77.6% from the charity stripe. The Cavaliers averaged 119.5 points per game, placing them 4th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 48.2%.
On defense, the Cavaliers forced an average of 15.0 turnovers per game while committing 20.5 personal fouls. Opponents shot 37.2% from beyond the arc and the Cavaliers ranked 15th in points allowed per game (115.4). They permitted a field goal percentage of 46.4% (3,387 of 7,303) and averaged 43.2 rebounds given up per game. Cleveland ranked 16th in the league, allowing 2,208 assists last season.
In their last game, the 76ers secured a victory over the Knicks by a score of 106-100. Defensively, Philadelphia allowed New York to gather 53 rebounds in total (14 offensive). They shot 33.3% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 33 attempts, and had a free throw percentage of 70.4% by making 19 of 27 shots. In the game, the Knicks hit 35 of 94 shots for a shooting percentage of 37.2%. Philadelphia’s shooting performance included 37 of 89 from the floor, equating to 41.6%. The 76ers converted 11 of 40 three-point attempts (27.5%) and were successful on 21 of their charity stripe attempts for 77.8%. The Knicks committed 22 fouls, allowing the 76ers to attempt 27 free throws. Philadelphia committed 12 turnovers while achieving 8 steals in the matchup, collecting 39 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 45.
Tyrese Maxey emerged as a key player for the 76ers in that game, scoring 28 points in 40 minutes, alongside contributing 5 assists. He shot 9 of 19, leading to a field goal percentage of 47.4%, while also securing 4 rebounds.
Last season, Philadelphia posted a record of 45-37, committing 20.3 fouls per game and holding an 80.9% free-throw percentage. They averaged 24.6 assists per game, ranking 29th in the league, and recorded 13.6 turnovers per game. The 76ers amassed 9,502 points, averaging 115.9 points per contest, with a rebounding average of 43.6 boards per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, Philadelphia hit 46.2% of their shots, ranking 23rd in the NBA.
Defensively, the 76ers allowed opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point range (1,097 of 3,108) and opponents converted 78.5% of their free throws. They allowed an average of 27.6 assists and 45.3 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd in both categories. Philadelphia was positioned 19th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 116.1 points. They managed to force 15.4 turnovers per game and allowed opponents a shooting percentage of 46.7% (12th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in this NBA battle against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Cleveland (+3.5)
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