NBA Basketball Odds: Cleveland vs. Philadelphia

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LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers look to nail down the top seed in the East tonight and continue their pursuit of finishing with the best record in the NBA as they visit the playoff-bound Philadelphia 76ers.

Gaining the top overall record would also boost James' bid to earn his first MVP award. He leads the NBA with a 31.4 scoring average on the road, where Cleveland is trying to avoid a season-high third straight loss.

Cleveland won the first two meetings this season with Philly despite having trouble defending the athletic 76ers on the fast break.

The 76ers have lost three straight to hamper their chances of moving up in the East. They trail fifth-place Miami by one game, and lead seventh-place Chicago by 1 1/2 and eighth-place Detroit by two.

The Sixers have won three straight at home, and seven of their last eight there. Get your NBA picks in the Bodog Sportsbook.