The Cleveland Cavaliers open their 2026–27 season Thursday, October 22, in Philadelphia against the 76ers. Tip is 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. It is LeBron James’s first home game as a 76er.
Philadelphia won at New York, 106–100, on opening night, Tuesday, October 20 — Tyrese Maxey scored 28, and James had 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his 76ers debut. Cleveland has not played yet; Thursday is its opener.
The Odds - In Plain English
In plain English: a $100 bet on the 76ers to win makes $72 profit. A $100 bet on the Cavaliers makes $118 profit if they pull the upset.
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| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | PHI -2.5 | 235.5 | PHI -138 / CLE +118 |
| BetMGM | PHI -2.5 | 235.5 | PHI -155 / CLE +125 |
| BetRivers | PHI -2.5 | 234.5 | PHI -150 / CLE +120 |
| DraftKings | — | — | PHI -154 / CLE +130 |
| Fanatics | — | — | PHI -156 / CLE +130 |
Also checked Wednesday, not posted: Caesars, bet365, ESPN BET and Kalshi.
Lines read Wed., Oct. 21, 2026 — FanDuel via FanDuel Research; BetMGM via SportsbookWire; BetRivers via sportsbetting3; DraftKings and Fanatics moneylines via RG.org (as of Oct. 18). Odds move; check your book. The Daily posts the prices; it does not take wagers.
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See The Full Basketball BoardSources: Schedule and television — ESPN Press Room and NBC Sports, Oct. 19–20, 2026; FantasyPros schedule, Oct. 21, 2026. Results — USA TODAY and Sportradar, Oct. 20–21, 2026. Odds — nine books via FanDuel Research, SportsbookWire, sportsbetting3 and RG.org; checked Oct. 21, 2026.
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