The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Philadelphia 76ers on January 16, 2026, in a game that matters for both teams. Each is sitting close to .500, and the Eastern Conference standings leave little room for long losing streaks. This matchup offers a clear test of depth, health, and late-game execution.Donovan Mitchell and Tyrese Maxey will be at the center of everything. With key teammates out on both sides, the ball will be in their hands more than usual. Philadelphia gets the benefit of playing at Xfinity Mobile Arena, but the recent results between these teams show this is far from a one-sided matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds and Line Movement (January 16, 2026)
Philadelphia is favored by a small margin at home. The 76ers are priced around -1.5, while Cleveland sits near +106 on the moneyline. The total is mostly set at 235.5 points, with a few books closer to 232.5. The line suggests a quick-paced game led by guard scoring, with Philadelphia holding a slight edge on its home floor.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Records and Betting Trends (January 16, 2026)
Cleveland comes in with a 23-19 record. The Cavaliers have had issues covering the spread overall, but they have been reliable as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents, covering 11 of their last 12 in that role. Philadelphia is 22-17 and has been sharp in January with a 5-2 record. During that stretch, the 76ers have ranked near the top of the league on both ends of the floor and have consistently covered at home, particularly following a loss.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Recent Results and Matchups (January 16, 2026)
The Philadelphia 76ers have averaged just over 114 points across their last five games, including a comfortable win over Washington. Cleveland, however, has had the upper hand in this matchup recently. The Cavaliers beat Philadelphia 133-106 earlier this week and have won five of the last six meetings. One of those wins came in November, when Mitchell scored 46 in a 132-121 result. That said, Cleveland has dropped four straight road games following wins, a trend that has raised concerns.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Player Props and Angles (January 16, 2026)
Tyrese Maxey over 26.5 points stands out given how often he has been scoring at that level. Donovan Mitchell over 6.5 assists is worth a look with Cleveland short-handed and relying more on him to create. Evan Mobley under 0.5 made threes fits his recent shooting pattern, while VJ Edgecombe over 1.5 steals has hit consistently.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction (January 16, 2026)
Philadelphia holds a small advantage due to home court and healthier star availability. The expectation is a close game, with the 76ers edging out a 118-114 win. The lean is toward Philadelphia -1.5, with the total slightly favoring the under if the pace slows late.
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