Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers (01-14-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

Tuesday night's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia might have an impact on how the Eastern Conference playoff picture develops in the coming weeks. In a packed middle tier of the standings, neither team has much space to slide because they are both winning more games than losing.

The two teams will play each other twice this season. Over their last six games, the Cavaliers (22-19) have alternated wins and losses; on Monday, they lost to Utah 123-112. The Sixers (22-16) have won six of their previous eight games, including Monday's 115-102 road triumph at Toronto. With a 119-112 record, Philadelphia leads the series all-time.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers - When and where to watch the game

Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena will host the tipoff at 7 p.m. ET. Including their one encounter earlier in the season, the Cavaliers have won four of the previous five games. ESPN and FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio will telecast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo will also stream the match online.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers - Expected Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Darius Garland
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Jaylon Tyson
PF Evan Mobley
C Jarrett Allen

Philadelphia 76ers

PG Tyrese Maxey
SG VJ Edgecombe
SF Paul George
PF Dominick Barlow
C Joel Embiid

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers - Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Dean Wade- Out (Knee)
• Max Strus- Out (Foot)
• Chris Livingston- Out (Two-way contract with the Cavaliers)

Philadelphia 76ers

• Kelly Oubre Jr.- Day-to-day (Illness)
• VJ Edgecombe- Day-to-day (Left adductor contusion)
• Paul George- Day-to-day (Knee)
• Joel Embiid- Day-to-day (Knee)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers - Game Prediction

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Philadelphia 76ers on the road in the big Eastern Conference game on Wednesday. Philadelphia is a home favorite in this game and is vying for one of the top four spots in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland, currently ranked eighth in the East, just suffered a crushing defeat to the Utah Jazz on Monday.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook's most recent Cavaliers vs. 76ers odds, Philadelphia is a 1.5-point favorite, with a 237.5-point over/under. Even though the Cavaliers have not performed up to par this season, they are still among the top 10 in the NBA in both offensive and net ratings.



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