The Cleveland Cavaliers kick off Friday night’s slate of games with an Eastern Conference matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.Even while dealing with injuries, the Philadelphia 76ers have been able to avoid regression as they are currently 22-17 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.In a highly anticipated matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, expect Joel Embiid to struggle to score as he faces off against Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley who are both capable of smothering his shot attempts near the rim.With six games tipping off on Friday night, there are plenty of markets to wager on which you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.Best betting promos and sportsbooks for NBA prop betsFind the best promos and sportsbooks to use for today’s NBA prop bets.Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers (7:00pm, EST)Joel Embiid Under 26.5 Points (-112) at FanDuel SportsbookIt has been a rough start to the year for Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers center has struggled to recapture the same success he had earlier in his career due to a lagging knee injury.In his 21 starts, Embiid is averaging just 23.5 Points per game while shooting 23.9% from three. His regression has affected the 76ers offense as a whole as they rank 17th in Offensive Efficiency.In a conference matchup against Cleveland, expect Embiid to continue to struggle as he faces off against a Cavaliers defense who ranks above league average in Defensive Efficiency.Especially with Evan Mobley capable of face guarding him at the perimeter while Jarrett Allen roams the middle as their length and size will help keep a hand in his face for the full duration of the contest.Joel Embiid Under 8.5 Rebounds (-130) at BetMGM SportsbookWith Allen and Mobley both on the court, the number of Embiid’s Rebound Opportunities are expected to decline as he will have less room in the interior to operate while combatting against more bodies in the paint.When on offense, Embiid may be tasked with pulling Mobley to the perimeter to help clear space for their guards which will further lower his chances of hauling in a Rebound while away from the rim.Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets (9:30pm, EST)Minnesota Timberwolves Team Total Under 109.5 (-115) at BetMGM SportsbookAfter a hot start to the year, the Houston Rockets have seen their odds to win the NBA championship steadily decline as they are currently 1-4 in their last five games.Even though their offense has struggled to play at a competitive level, their defense has thrived as they reside near the top of the board in Opposing True Shooting Percentage.Luckily for the Rockets, they have a great opportunity to get back in the win column on Friday night as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves who have regressed on offense while Anthony Edwards is out with an injury.Without Edwards on the court, the Timberwolves lack the versatility that is needed to create gaps in the Rockets coverage as only Julius Randle averages more than 15.0 Points per game.Kevin Durant Over 25.5 Points (-114) at FanDuel SportsbookIn his first stint with the Rockets, Kevin Durant has been able to play at a high level as the future hall of famer is averaging 26.1 Points per game while shooting 52.1% from the field.With Rudy Gobert forced to stretch out his coverage to cover Alperen Sengun at the perimeter, the width of Durant’s lanes in the middle will widen which will increase the quality of his shot attempts near the rim.Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings (10:00pm, EST)Russell Westbrook Over 31.5 Points+Rebounds+Assists (-109) at Caesars SportsbookSince the start of the regular season, the Sacramento Kings have been abysmal on offense as they rank 29th in Offensive Efficiency.Even when receiving minimal support from his teammates, Russell Westbrook is still able to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis as the Kings guard is averaging 14.8 Points, 6.5 Rebounds, and 7.0 Assists per game.In a favorable matchup against the Washington Wizards, Westbrook will be able to build on his momentum as he faces off against a defense who ranks in the bottom half of the board in Defensive Efficiency and in Opposing Effective Field Goal Percentage.For some more exposure, escalator bet Westbrook’s Points+Rebounds+Assists prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate overs.About the authorKody MalstromKody Malstrom is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with six years of experience covering a vast majority of sports. He covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form.Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a Detroit sports fan who spends all of his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible. In the winter, he shifts his focus to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.When he is not staring at betting markets, you can find Kody at the beach or snowboarding down a mountain, depending on the time of the year.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the sportsbooks offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 21+. T&Cs apply. Gambling Problem? 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