Cleveland @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

De'Anthony Melton has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- among the NBA's most foul-prone. In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA away from their home court this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers. Since the start of last season when they are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 5.2 three attempts per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Cavaliers, designating this as a hard matchup. While playing at home, the Cleveland Cavaliers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Cavaliers is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a mere 2.7 free throws per game since the start of last season (11th-least in the league).

Tobias Harris has converted a terrific 7.6 baskets per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 5.8 mark last season. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the 76ers. The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should boost possessions for the 76ers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 6thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.4 offensive boards per game this year. Compared to last season's 1.7 clip, Tobias Harris's number of foul shot attempts has jumped this season to 3.5 foul shot attempts per game.

Relative to last year's 0.1 rate, Max Strus's technical fouls have jumped this year to 0.2 per game. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers grade out 7thworst in in the NBA while playing at home with a mere 9.0 offensive boards per game this year. Without the home court advantage, the 76ers have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Max Strus stands to see a decline in effectiveness in all facets of the game as a result of playing away from hom in this matchup.

Tyrese Maxey has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 0.1 higher than he's averaged overall this year on the road. In terms of shots from behind the three-point arc, the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the NBA away from their home court this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers. Since the start of last season when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have tallied 4.9 three attempts per game (14th-lowest in the league) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making this a hard matchup. While playing at home, the Cleveland Cavaliers have allowed the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists).

Nicolas Batum has made a terrific 61.7% of his field goal attempts this year, quite a bit more than his 37.5 mark last year. Nicolas Batum has made an impressive 57.4% of his 3-pointers this season, quite a bit higher than his 34.0 mark last season. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the 76ers. The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should boost possessions for the 76ers. Offensive rebounds retain possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 6thbest in in the league without the home court advantage with 11.4 offensive boards per game this year.

The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road. This year when they are playing at home, opposing teams have averaged 33.7% on three-pointers (7th-worst in the league) against the Philadelphia 76ers, creating a difficult matchup. The matchup against the 76ers is a good one for 3-pointers; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 22nd-most treys per game in the NBA since the start of last season (1.9). The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers).

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and generate added chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers grade out 7thworst in in the NBA while playing at home with a mere 9.0 offensive boards per game this year. Without the home court advantage, the 76ers have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (10.9) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). This matchup is a positive one for getting to the foul line; when the 76ers are away from home, opposing clubs have attempted a massive 23.6 free throws per game this year (10th-most in the league). Caris LeVert will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually worsens stat production across the board.

Evan Mobley has made 65.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 10.1% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season on his home court. Evan Mobley has averaged 32.5 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road. The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a favorable one; when the 76ers have the home court advantage, they have given up the 28th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs since the start of last season (17.3). The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.

The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road. This year when they are playing at home, opposing teams have averaged 33.7% on three-pointers (7th-worst in the league) against the Philadelphia 76ers, creating a difficult matchup. The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers). Relative to last season's 83.7% mark, Georges Niang's foul-shot ability has jumped this season to 100.0%.

Joel Embiid has scored 31.9 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the league in this category: 100th percentile. Among all players in the NBA, Joel Embiid registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 32.8 minutes per game on the road this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting Cs have averaged 58.3% on three-pointers (30th-best in the league) against the Cavaliers, making this a strong matchup. The 4th-fastest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the 76ers. The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-quickest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which should boost possessions for the 76ers.

Darius Garland has been on the court for 32.8 minutes per game away from home this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road. The matchup against Philadelphia is a good one for 3-pointers; when the 76ers are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 25th-most three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers).

The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road. The matchup vs. the 76ers is a good one for 3-point attempts; opposing starting Cs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (2.9). The Cavaliers have played at the 10th-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 4th-quickest pace home team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Philadelphia 76ers). Jarrett Allen has attempted 6.0 foul shots per game this season, significantly more than his 2.7 mark last season.

Paul Reed has not yet played a game this season.