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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions, Odds, and Props: Somebody Has to Score the Basketball

By Crossing Broad Staff

Published: Mar 9th, 2026 · 4:28 PM EDT

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Let’s gather ’round the fire, folks. The Sixers are in Ohio to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on the first night of a road/home back-to-back. They’re 0-3 against the Cavs this year.

The Sixers currently sit at 34-29, clinging to the eighth seed in the East while dealing with an injury apocalypse that belongs in S-tier meme making. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and rookie VJ Edgecombe all officially out, trusting this Philly squad right now feels like eating sushi from a turnpike rest stop. Meanwhile, the Cavs (39-25, fourth in the East) boast talents like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley and are looking to defend their home court. Let’s break down how to bet this mess, because somebody has to score the basketball.

76ers vs Cavaliers Odds

• Point Spread: 76ers +13.5 (-105), Cavaliers -13.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: 76ers +578, Cavaliers -862
• Total: O/U 227.5 Points

Odds from consensus legal sports books

76ers vs Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Pick

Pick: Cavaliers -13.5 (-115)

Let’s be real: betting on the Sixers to cover a spread right now makes no sense. With four of the five starters out, you have to back Cleveland at Quentin Grimes Over 19.5 Points

With half the roster currently watching in street clothes, somebody else will shoot the basketball, and that somebody is Quentin Grimes. Just two days ago against Atlanta, he exploded for 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the floor, logging a grueling 41 minutes. Grimes essentially has a green light to treat the halfcourt offense like a frantic two-minute drill. Take the over, because he’s going to get heavy volume and shot attempts by sheer default.

Andre Drummond Over 7.5 Rebounds

There are three absolute certainties in this life: death, taxes, and Andre Drummond grabbing boards. Through 48 games this season, Drummond has effortlessly swallowed up 407 total rebounds, putting his average right around a breezy 8.5 per game over 20 minutes or so. Unless Cleveland literally shoots 100.0% from the floor tonight, Drummond will be waiting in the trenches to pad those stats. Take the over and don’t overthink it.