76ers vs. Cavaliers prediction and picks, November 6, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers (7-1) at Cleveland Cavaliers (4-3), , Rocket Arena in Cleveland on ERADM, Prime Video.
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76ers vs. Cavaliers: the picks we make
| Market | Open | Now | Model fair | Model minus market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers spread | −2.2 | −2.2 | ||
| Total points | 229.0 | +229.0 | ||
| Moneyline | PHI / CLE | PHI +129 / CLE −129 | ||
Looking ahead: 76ers vs. Cavaliers
- The 76ers are 7-1 overall and 4-1 in their last 5, averaging 110.9 points while allowing 105.1 per game.
- The Cavaliers are 4-3 overall and 3-2 in their last 5, averaging 119.7 points while allowing 116.1 per game.
- The Cavaliers average 119.7 points a game on a 46.9% field-goal rate, while the 76ers allow 105.1.
- The 76ers have 2 out: Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti.
- The Cavaliers are missing 2 players: Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson.
- The model makes the Cavaliers 2.2-point favorites: 0.5 comes from season form, 1.7 from home court, and the win chance is 56.3%.
Player injury status
76ers injuries
- Out Dominick Barlow F · back · expected return Nov 12
- Out Ariel Hukporti C · achilles · expected return Oct 1, 2027
Cavaliers injuries
- Out Jaylon Tyson G · ankle · expected return Nov 6
- Out Peyton Watson G · hamstring · expected return Nov 6
Official league injury report: 12:45 PM ET, Nov 4 PDF.
This season's team stats
| Per game | PHI | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 110.9 21st | 119.7 5th |
| Rebounds | 41.6 24th | 47.9 4th |
| Assists | 26.5 15th | 29.0 2nd |
| Field goal | 45.2% 21st | 46.9% 11th |
| 3-point | 34.2% 19th | 36.9% 9th |
| Free throw | 75.0% 21st | 74.7% 23rd |
| Turnovers | 12.9 1st | 14.0 4th |
| Possessions | 103.1 15th | 104.7 10th |
Small type shows league rank (8 and 7 games played). The better side is shown in bold.
Current standings
| PHI | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 1st East | 5th East |
| Record | 7-1 | 4-3 |
| Games back | 0 | 2.5 |
| Home / road | 4-1 / 3-0 | 3-1 / 1-2 |
| Last 10, streak | 7-1, W4 | 4-3, L1 |
| Point differential | +5.8 | +3.6 |
| Projected wins | 46.8 | 45.3 |
| Playoff chance | 88.8% | 85.3% |
These projections come from 10,000 simulations of what's left this season; the full table is on NBA futures.
Leaders this season
76ers leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | G | 8 | 37.5 | 29.1 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 50.3 | 33.9 | 83.1 |
| Jaylen Brown | G | 7 | 36.1 | 20.6 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 45.7 | 41.9 | 73.5 |
| Joel Embiid | C | 6 | 33.3 | 18.5 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 40.7 | 13.0 | 85.0 |
| LeBron James | F | 6 | 33.0 | 16.2 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 45.1 | 23.8 | 62.1 |
| VJ Edgecombe | G | 7 | 33.3 | 12.7 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 44.3 | 34.3 | 63.6 |
Cavaliers leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 7 | 33.1 | 21.9 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 46.8 | 39.1 | 81.6 |
| Evan Mobley | C | 7 | 32.9 | 19.1 | 8.0 | 3.6 | 57.6 | 53.3 | 64.5 |
| James Harden | G | 7 | 33.4 | 16.3 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 39.1 | 36.0 | 80.0 |
| Jarrett Allen | C | 7 | 27.7 | 15.1 | 8.7 | 1.4 | 63.1 | 66.7 | 68.8 |
| Meleek Thomas | G | 4 | 22.0 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 48.9 | 47.6 | 100.0 |
Projected starters, plus team rosters
76ers starters
- F LeBron James
- C Joel Embiid
- G Jaylen Brown
- G Tyrese Maxey
- G VJ Edgecombe
Full 76ers roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Dominick Barlow | F | 6' 9" | 23 |
| 30 | Adem Bona | C | 6' 10" | 23 |
| 7 | Jaylen Brown | G | 6' 6" | 30 |
| 1 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | G | 6' 5" | 33 |
| 77 | VJ Edgecombe | G | 6' 5" | 21 |
| 11 | Justin Edwards | F | 6' 7" | 22 |
| 21 | Joel Embiid | C | 7' 0" | 32 |
| 99 | Tacko Fall | C | 7' 6" | 30 |
| 55 | Ariel Hukporti | C | 7' 0" | 24 |
| 23 | LeBron James | F | 6' 9" | 41 |
| 8 | Caleb Love | G | 6' 3" | 25 |
| 0 | Tyrese Maxey | G | 6' 2" | 25 |
| 00 | Labaron Philon Jr. | G | 6' 3" | 20 |
| 12 | Rayan Rupert | G | 6' 7" | 22 |
| 5 | Anfernee Simons | G | 6' 4" | 27 |
| 45 | Dean Wade | F | 6' 9" | 29 |
| 33 | Jabari Walker | F | 6' 7" | 24 |
Cavaliers starters
- C Jarrett Allen
- C Evan Mobley
- G James Harden
- G Donovan Mitchell
- G Meleek Thomas
Each team's starting five comes from its Nov 2 game, and confirmed lineups arrive about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Cavaliers roster (15)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Jarrett Allen | C | 6' 9" | 28 |
| 3 | Thomas Bryant | C | 6' 9" | 29 |
| 21 | Tristan Enaruna | F | 6' 8" | 25 |
| 1 | James Harden | G | 6' 5" | 37 |
| 33 | Mario Hezonja | F | 6' 8" | 31 |
| 5 | Sam Merrill | G | 6' 4" | 30 |
| 12 | Riley Minix | F | 6' 7" | 26 |
| 45 | Donovan Mitchell | G | 6' 2" | 30 |
| 4 | Evan Mobley | C | 6' 11" | 25 |
| 9 | Craig Porter Jr. | G | 6' 1" | 26 |
| 24 | Tyrese Proctor | G | 6' 4" | 22 |
| 15 | Meleek Thomas | G | 6' 3" | 20 |
| 20 | Jaylon Tyson | G | 6' 6" | 23 |
| 88 | Ernest Udeh Jr. | C | 6' 9" | 22 |
| 8 | Peyton Watson | G | 6' 8" | 24 |
Season series plus last five games
Head-to-head games this season
- Oct 22 Cavaliers at 76ers, 106-114 (76ers won)
- Nov 6 76ers at Cavaliers, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- 76ers 0, Cavaliers 4
- Points per game
- 76ers 111.0, Cavaliers 124.2
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Regular season | 76ers at Cavaliers | 101-115 | Cavaliers by 14 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Regular season | Cavaliers at 76ers | 117-115 | Cavaliers by 2 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Regular season | Cavaliers at 76ers | 133-107 | Cavaliers by 26 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Regular season | 76ers at Cavaliers | 121-132 | Cavaliers by 11 |
76ers last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Bulls | W 126-107 | −10.5 | W |
| Oct 31 | @ Hornets | W 109-104 | −1.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | vs Knicks | W 98-93 | +3.5 | W |
| Oct 28 | @ Pacers | W 114-109 | −7.5 | L |
| Oct 25 | vs Pistons | L 93-106 | +1.5 | L |
Cavaliers last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Thunder | L 112-117 | −4.5 | L |
| Oct 31 | @ Bucks | W 136-111 | −8.5 | W |
| Oct 29 | @ Hawks | L 111-114 | +1.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | vs Wizards | W 121-111 | −9.5 | W |
| Oct 26 | vs Timberwolves | W 127-125 | −3.5 | L |