Chasing a sixth straight win, predict.fun's "76ers defeat Cavaliers in NBA Cup group stage" probability currently stands at 59%
Monitoring shows that in the predict.fun "NBA Cup group stage: 76ers vs. Cavaliers" prediction event, the probability of the 76ers defeating the Cavaliers currently stands at 59%.
At 8:30 AM today, the 2026–2027 season NBA Cup group stage features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. Before the game, the 76ers lead the league with an 8-1 record and have won five consecutive games; the Cavaliers sit at 4-4 and have lost two straight. In their first meeting this season, the 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to beat the Cavaliers 114-106.
In terms of the roster, the 76ers' James, Embiid, Maxey, and Jaylen Brown all do not appear on the pregame injury list; backup center Bona (neck injury) has been ruled out, and Barlow (lower back stress reaction) and Hukporti are also out. For the Cavaliers, Jarrett Allen (right knee contusion) has been ruled out, while Peyton Watson and Tyrese Proctor have both been cleared to play, and Jaylon Tyson remains out. This game also marks James' first return to Cleveland's home court since joining the 76ers.
