Cleveland Cavaliers Set to Clash with Struggling Philadelphia 76ers

2025-01-25

The Cleveland Cavaliers (36-7) will face the Philadelphia 76ers (15-27) on Friday, January 24, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Cavaliers, leading the Eastern Conference, are coming off a narrow 109-108 loss to the Houston Rockets, while the 76ers are mired in a seven-game losing streak, most recently falling 144-109 to the Denver Nuggets.

Cleveland will be without Evan Mobley (calf strain) for the fourth consecutive game, but they still hold a significant size advantage over the depleted 76ers, who are missing Joel Embiid (knee), Andre Drummond (toe), Kyle Lowry (hip), and Caleb Martin (hip). Tyrese Maxey remains Philadelphia’s primary offensive threat, but the Cavaliers’ top-10 defense is expected to focus on limiting his impact.

The Cavaliers have dominated the season series, winning both previous matchups, including a 27-point victory in Philadelphia on December 21. Jarrett Allen, who has been a force in the paint, is expected to exploit the Sixers’ lack of size, while Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland will look to capitalize on Philadelphia’s defensive struggles.

Betting odds favor Cleveland by 10.5 points, with the total set at 228.5. The Cavaliers have been strong against the spread this season (29-14), while the Sixers have failed to cover in their last nine games. The Over has hit in seven of the last eight meetings between these teams, making it a popular betting option.

Injury-wise, Cleveland’s Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and Caris LeVert (wrist) are also questionable, while Philadelphia’s injury list remains extensive. The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio and NBC Sports Philadelphia.

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