76ers vs. Cavaliers Recap: Mobley Leads 5 Cashes in Cleveland Rout

The Cavaliers beat the 76ers 119-95 at home on Friday night. Cleveland led 33-22 after one quarter and 62-54 at the half, then won the third quarter 29-20 to go up 91-74 and never let it get close. The Cavaliers led for 98 percent of the game, built a lead as large as 25 and won the rebounding battle 56-42. Philadelphia shot 31 of 85 from the field and 10 of 40 from three. Five DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

ALT: Evan Mobley 25+ points + rebounds + assists (-430 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Mobley had 25 or more combined in six of seven games this season, averaging 30.7. - What happened: 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for 32 in 32 minutes. He cleared the line by 7.5. - Worth watching: He got there in a blowout without heavy minutes. His scoring alone covers most of this line.

ALT: Evan Mobley 15+ points (-310 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: He had scored 15 or more in six of seven games this season, averaging 19.1. - What happened: 22 points on 8 of 13 shooting, including 3 of 4 from three. He cleared the line by 7.5. - Worth watching: Efficient nights like this one give his points alts a wide cushion. Minutes in lopsided games are the main thing to watch.

Jaylen Brown 24+ points + assists (-102 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Brown had 24 or more points plus assists in seven of his last 10 games and 16 of his last 20. The price implied 50 percent against about 72 percent from recent games. - What happened: 20 points and 5 assists for 25 on 9 of 19 shooting in 34 minutes. He cleared the line by 1.5. - Worth watching: He got there while his team lost by 24. Combining points and assists helps a line like this hold up when the shots are not falling for everyone else.

ALT: Peyton Watson 2+ assists (-160 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Watson had 2 or more assists in nine of his last 10 games and 18 of his last 20. The price implied 62 percent against about 85 percent from recent games. - What happened: Exactly 2 assists in 28 minutes, with 13 points and 9 rebounds. It cashed by half a point. - Worth watching: A low assists line leaves no room. He started and played 28 minutes, which is the role this line depends on.

ALT: James Harden 3+ made threes (+134 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Harden had made three or more threes in seven of his last 10 games and 13 of his last 20. The plus price implied 43 percent against about 65 percent from recent games. - What happened: 3 of 7 from deep for 17 points in 30 minutes, plus 6 of 7 at the line. It cashed by half a point. - Worth watching: Seven attempts in 30 minutes is enough volume for this line at plus money. Fewer minutes in a blowout is the risk.

How the game played out

Philadelphia won the second quarter 32-29, the only frame it took. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points and 8 assists and was a game-high plus-28. Mario Hezonja added 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, and Thomas Bryant scored 13 on 4 of 5 shooting. VJ Edgecombe led Philadelphia with 19 points on 8 of 13 shooting.

Trends to watch

• Mobley made 8 of 13 shots and 3 of 4 threes. When he is scoring from outside too, his points and combined props have a high floor.
• Cleveland outrebounded Philadelphia by 14 and grabbed 14 offensive boards. Extra possessions like that matter for Cleveland team and player totals.
• Brown took 19 shots and still had 5 assists. His points plus assists line holds up because he contributes both ways.

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