Published Mar 8, 5:53pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 8, 5:53pm ET
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One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. Who comes out on top in our Cavaliers vs Sixers pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -8.5 (-116) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +8.5 (-105) |
Cleveland's two-game win streak ended when they came up short against the Boston Celtics, 109-98, on Sunday afternoon.
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Cleveland trailed by 20 points through the first 24 minutes of action. Although the Cavaliers put up 62 points in the second half, it was not enough to prevent Boston from winning the game by a double-digit margin.
Donovan Mitchell powered the offense with 30 points, seven rebounds, and five assists on 50 percent shooting from the field. Evan Mobley scored 24 points and snagged eight rebounds.
On the other side, the Sixers have dropped three of their last four games. This includes a 125-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Philadelphia led by seven points at the break. Unfortunately, the Hawks responded with a 59-43 surge in the second half, including a game-changing 31-21 edge in the third quarter.
Tyrese Maxey led four double-digit scorers with 31 points, five rebounds, and five assists. He shot 12-for-22 overall and 3-of-7 from deep. Quentin Grimes contributed 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavaliers have won seven of the previous 10 meetings in this series, including each of the last three games. Additionally, Philly is 4-8 in its last 12 outings against Eastern Conference opponents. These trends indicate that Cleveland will emerge victorious in this Eastern Conference matchup.
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