Game Details
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
The matchup is set for Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving as a home game for the 76ers.
Broadcast coverage includes ESPN, FDSOH, and NBCS-PH, with streaming options available on various platforms.
This Eastern Conference clash features two teams vying for playoff positioning, with the 76ers holding a slight edge in the standings amid a competitive mid-season push.
Recent Team Forms
The Cavaliers have struggled lately, posting a 4-6 record in their last 10 games with an offense averaging 110.5 points.
They dropped their most recent contest 123-112 to the Utah Jazz on January 12, where poor perimeter defense allowed 15 threes.
Prior wins included a 116-95 blowout over Detroit on October 27, but injuries have disrupted rhythm. Cleveland’s form highlights strong interior scoring but vulnerabilities on the road.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 12 | vs. UTA | L | 112-123 |
| Oct 31 | vs. TOR | L | 101-112 |
| Oct 29 | @ BOS | L | 105-125 |
| Oct 27 | @ DET | W | 116-95 |
| Oct 26 | vs. MIL | W | 118-113 |
The 76ers are 6-4 in their last 10, showing improved consistency with 115.2 points per game.
They secured a 103-91 victory over Orlando on January 11 but fell 115-102 to Toronto on January 12, hampered by turnovers.
Philadelphia’s recent success comes from balanced scoring and home dominance, though health concerns loom.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 12 | @ TOR | L | 102-115 |
| Jan 11 | @ ORL | W | 103-91 |
| Oct 27 | vs. ORL | W | 136-124 |
| Oct 25 | vs. CHA | W | 125-121 |
| Oct 24 | @ BKN | W | (Part of 6-4 stretch) |
Injury Report
Cleveland’s injury list includes Max Strus (out, left foot injury/illness) and Chris Livingston (out, G League two-way).
Dean Wade is also out with a left knee contusion, impacting their wing depth.
Key players like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are available, providing offensive firepower.
For Philadelphia, Paul George is probable (left knee injury management), and VJ Edgecombe is probable (left adductor contusion).
Joel Embiid is questionable (left knee management and groin), while MarJon Beauchamp is doubtful (G League two-way).
Tyrese Maxey remains a go after recent high-scoring outings.
Key Player Matchups
This game spotlights elite talent on both sides, with potential for high-scoring duels.
Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs. Tyrese Maxey (PHI): Mitchell, averaging 29.5 PPG (fifth in NBA), excels in scoring efficiency (62.6% true shooting).
Maxey counters with 28-43 PPG bursts, including a recent 38-point game.
This guard matchup could dictate pace, with Mitchell’s explosiveness testing Philadelphia’s perimeter defense.
Joel Embiid (PHI) vs. Evan Mobley/Jarrett Allen (CLE): If Embiid plays, his dominance (around 25-30 PPG, 10+ RPG) challenges Cleveland’s frontcourt duo.
Mobley and Allen combine for strong rim protection, but Embiid’s post play could exploit mismatches.
Darius Garland (CLE) vs. Paul George (PHI): Garland’s playmaking (assists leader for Cavs) faces George’s defensive versatility, even if probable.
George’s length could disrupt Garland’s drives.
Georges Niang (CLE) vs. Caleb Martin (PHI): Bench wings provide energy; Niang’s shooting vs. Martin’s hustle in secondary matchups.
Series History
The all-time series favors the 76ers slightly at 119-112 over 231 regular-season games.
Recent meetings are split, with Philadelphia winning 40 of 86 since 2005 (102.8 PPG average).
The Cavs took a 132-121 win on November 5, 2025, but lost 129-132 on January 24, 2025.
Playoff history includes Cleveland’s 4-3 first-round win in 2018. Expect a close contest given the 48.3% win rate for Cavs overall.
Betting Trends
Cleveland is 13-28 ATS this season (worst in NBA), but 4-6 ATS in last 10.
Philadelphia covers well at home (13-5 ATS) and is 6-4 ATS in recent games.
Games trend over for Cavs (7 of 10), but under for 76ers in 4 of last 5 home tilts.
Head-to-head: The home team has won 4 of last 5.
Game Odds
Cleveland Cavaliers 239.5
Philadelphia Sixers – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
