Two of the top 6 teams in the Eastern Conference will clash later tonight as the Philadelphia 76ers will be hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Sixers are 3-0 since acquiring James Harden via a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Their winning streak now extends to four games. Meanwhile, Cleveland is currently going through a rough period and has lost five of the last six games.
All of the players are expected to be available for the hosts in this game, except for DeAndre Jordan who joined the team recently after getting waived by the Los Angeles Lakers.
For the Cavs three players are out with injuries. Collin Sexton is out with a season-ending injury while Caris LeVert (foot) is out for the Sixers game and Rajon Rondo (toe) is doubtful.
Philadelphia (38-23) is currently second in the East, while the Cavaliers (36-26) are sixth. Both teams will want to solidify and improve their position in the standings.
Ahead of tonight’s game, the Sixers are considered favorites amongst bookmakers, with NBA lines site Betway pricing Philadelphia at 1.3 to beat the Cavaliers. The odds for Cleveland to win this game is at 3.80. Draw is 15.00.
