The edge goes to the Cavaliers at home against the 76ers on Monday, March 1, at about 68%. That is a real edge, but the 76ers are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the Cavaliers 68%, with a projected score of Philadelphia 76ers 112, Cleveland Cavaliers 117. The rating gap is 28 points in favor of the Cavaliers, and home court and rest add about 99 rating points for the Cavaliers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 32 times in 100 games like this, the 76ers would win.
Recent form
The 76ers are 3-1 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -3.6. The Cavaliers are 1-1 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -14.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
The Cavaliers were beaten 130-93 at home by NYK not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 28, 2026, Jabari Walker (PHI), expected back Oct 28, 2026, and Joel Embiid (PHI), expected back Oct 28, 2026.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Cavaliers lead 6-2, with the Cavaliers outscoring the 76ers by an average of 9.6 points per game. The last meeting was CLE 106, PHI 114.