Best NBA prop bets today for Cavaliers vs. Sixers (Trust Donovan Mitchell)
By Peter Dewey
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a huge game on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, who sit a game ahead of them in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland has won seven straight games, and it’s looking to slow down a Philly team that has been dominant at home.
If you’re looking to bet on this game, the prop market is a great place to start, especially for two of Cleveland’s best players:
Cavaliers vs. Sixers best NBA prop bets
- Jarrett Allen OVER 14.5 Points
- Joel Embiid UNDER 1.5 3-Pointers Made
- Donovan Mitchell OVER 25.5 Points
Jarrett Allen OVER 14.5 Points
Jarrett Allen has cleared 14.5 points in eight of his last 10 games, averaging 18.3 points per game over his last 12 matchups.
The Cavs center has a tough matchup with Joel Embiid, but the Philly backup bigs (Montrezl Harell, Dewayne Dedmon, Paul Reed) aren’t talented enough to deal with Allen on the low block.
The key for Allen has been efficiency, shooting 71.5 percent over his last 12 games. At this low number, he’s worth a shot to go OVER.
Joel Embiid UNDER 1.5 3-Pointers Made
If Cavs fans want to go all in on fading the Sixers, take the UNDER on Embiid’s 3-pointers prop on Wednesday night.
The All-Star center has failed to pick up multiple made shots from deep in eight of his last 10 games, and he didn’t even attempt a 3-pointer in his first matchup against Cleveland.
Not only that, but Embiid isn’t taking many shots from deep, averaging just 3.2 attempts per game over his last 16 games.
Donovan Mitchell OVER 25.5 Points
A groin injury has slowed Donovan Mitchell at times leading into the All-Star break, but he’s on a three-game heater at the moment, scoring 41, 29 and 30 points in his last three games.
The Cavs guard is averaging 27.2 points per game on the season, and he’s attempted at least 18 shots in three straight matchups.
The Sixers are a good defensive team, but Mitchell is one of the league’s best pure scorers, so I’ll gladly back him when he’s hot and Vegas sets his line below his season average.
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