Philadelphia 76ers defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NBA · Cleveland Cavaliers 106, Philadelphia 76ers 114
Philadelphia 76ers won 114–106, covering the -2.5 spread. The total went under 236.5.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers final score and game recap
The 76ers erased a 24-point halftime deficit to beat the Cavaliers on Thursday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Cleveland dominated the first half, scoring 35 points in the opening quarter and 69 by halftime while holding Philadelphia to 45. The 76ers outscored Cleveland 37–21 in the third quarter, then added 32 points in the fourth to Cleveland's 16, finishing 114–106.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists. Evan Mobley added 18 points and 8 rebounds. For Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey matched Mitchell's 32 points and contributed 6 assists, while Joel Embiid supplied 24 points and 7 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers?
Philadelphia 76ers covered the -2.5 spread, winning by 8 points. The line held steady from open to close.
Did Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers go over or under the total?
The game finished under the total. The closing line was 236.5; the combined score was 220, leaving the total 16.5 points short. The total opened at 235.5 and moved up one point.
How did AiQ's Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers predictions do?
AiQ finished 1–2 across graded picks:
- Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers +114 — LOSS
- Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5 — LOSS
- Total: Under 237.5 — WIN
AiQ correctly identified the low-scoring nature of the contest but missed both sides of the moneyline and spread.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
- First-half spread: Cleveland Cavaliers +1.5 covered (paid -115)
- First-half total 115.5: Under (paid -110); 114 points scored
- Philadelphia 76ers team total 119.5: Under (paid -115); they scored 114
- First-quarter moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers won (paid +114)
- First-quarter total 58.5: Under (paid -110); 53 points scored
- Cleveland Cavaliers team total 117.5: Under (paid -108); they scored 106
- First-half moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers won (paid +110)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The moneyline listed Cleveland at +114 and Philadelphia at -136, implying win probabilities of 45% and 55% after removing the 4.4% vig. Philadelphia's -136 line paid $73.53 on a $100 wager.
AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Cavaliers at +120 was –0.6%, indicating a negative-EV price. The market implied 43% win probability for Cleveland while AiQ's calibrated estimate was 45%.
Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers betting trends: 2026-27 season
Cleveland is 0–1 overall, 0–1 against the spread and 0–1 on the over/under, having hit the under. Philadelphia is 2–0 overall, 2–0 against the spread and 0–2 on the over/under, having missed the total in both contests. Both teams have limited sample sizes.
What's next for Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers?
Cleveland hosts the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, October 24. Philadelphia hosts the Milwaukee Bucks the same day.