Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction: NBA, 23 October 2026

Match recap: Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, 23 October 2026

Philadelphia 76ers beat Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in the NBA on Friday 23 October 2026. The game was played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

Score period by period

Cleveland Cavaliers led after the first two quarters, but Philadelphia 76ers won the third 37-21 and the fourth 32-16 to turn the game around.

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form gives nothing to split them: both sides are 4-6 over their last 10 games. The Philadelphia 76ers scored 1038 points and conceded 1123, while the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 1059 and conceded 1116. The Cavaliers have won all 3 of the listed meetings.

Our prediction

No clear favourite emerges for Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday 23 October 2026.

Both teams are 4-6 across their last 10 games, with the Philadelphia 76ers on 1038 scored and 1123 conceded against 1059 and 1116 for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 76ers won their most recent game 106-100 against the New York Knicks. The Cavaliers arrive on a run of 4 straight losses, with their sample running from Friday 8 May 2026 to Tuesday 26 May 2026, and they hold 3 wins from the 3 listed head-to-head games. Taken together, the call is balanced.

Who is favoured for Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Neither side is favoured for Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday 23 October 2026, as both arrive with identical 4-6 records over their last 10 games.

When and where Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers is played

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Friday 23 October 2026. Tip-off is at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The fixture is Matchday 1 of the season. It opens the campaign for both teams.

Key facts

Recent form: Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers

Neither side has played yet this season, so the figures below come from the end of the previous season, more than three months before this game.

The Philadelphia 76ers went 4 wins and 6 losses across 10 NBA games between Wednesday 22 April 2026 and Sunday 10 May 2026, scoring 1043 points and conceding 1120, and closed on four losses in a row. They were 1-4 at home and 3-2 away, and their final game was a 144-114 loss to the New York Knicks.

4W 0D 6L in 10 games103.8 scored · 112.3 conceded per gameHome 1W-0D-4L · Away 3W-0D-2L

The Cleveland Cavaliers went 4 wins and 6 losses across 10 NBA games between Friday 8 May 2026 and Tuesday 26 May 2026, scoring 1059 points and conceding 1116, and also closed on four losses in a row. They were 2-3 at home and 2-3 away, and their final game was a 130-93 loss to the New York Knicks.

4W 0D 6L in 10 games105.9 scored · 111.6 conceded per gameHome 2W-0D-3L · Away 2W-0D-3L

Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers squads

Current NBA standings

Head-to-head between Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers

The two teams have three recorded meetings. The Cleveland Cavaliers won all 3, the Philadelphia 76ers won 0. The latest came on Monday 9 March 2026 in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers won it 115-101 at Rocket Arena.

Key data

Both teams finished last season 4-6 over their final 10 games. Each ended on four straight losses. Both took 3 points from their five final results. The three recorded meetings went 3-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Frequently asked questions

How did the Philadelphia 76ers finish last season?

The Philadelphia 76ers went 4-6 over their final 10 NBA games. They scored 1043 points and conceded 1120. They ended on four losses in a row. The last was a 144-114 defeat to the New York Knicks.

How did the Cleveland Cavaliers finish last season?

The Cleveland Cavaliers went 4-6 over their final 10 NBA games. They scored 1059 points and conceded 1116. Four straight losses closed their run. The last was a 130-93 defeat to the New York Knicks.

What is the head-to-head record between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers?

Three meetings are recorded. The Cleveland Cavaliers won all 3. The latest, on Monday 9 March 2026 at Rocket Arena, ended 115-101 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.

Where do the Philadelphia 76ers play the Cleveland Cavaliers?

The game is at Xfinity Mobile Arena. It is Matchday 1 of the NBA season. The Philadelphia 76ers are the home team for this tip-off against the Cleveland Cavaliers.