This is an 8* ASSASSIN on the Philadelphia 76ers.

We think this is a few too many points to be giving up as we look for the lowly visitors to catch the defending Eastern Conference Champs a little flat-footed and disinterested and while we won't be so bold as to predict an outright upset, we will in the end recommend grabbing as many points as you can. Cleveland will welcome back Kyrie Irving into the fold and suffice it to say, we don't think the transition for the new point guard and his team will go off seamlessly right out of the gates. This also definitely sets up as a classic "letdown/look ahead" spot for the home side, after four straight victories the Cavs now face the 76ers, before a game vs. New York on the 23rd and the much anticipated Christmas Day matchup in Golden State. Also note that Philadelphia is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 as a road dog in the 15.5 to 18 points range, while Cleveland is 0-2 ATS in its last two as a home fav in the same points range. Play on the 76'ERs!

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