The Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Nets and Heat, and they play the Pacers next. The Wizards have lost 42 of their last 58 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 122.7 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 17.3 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 15.1 points and 4.9 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Khris Middleton is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Kings and Nuggets, and they play the Hornets next. The Cavs have won 16 of their last 21 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.8 points and 5.8 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 17.9 points and 4 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylon Tyson is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 13 games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Rocket Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Wizards Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Dean Wade, and Evan Mobley.
The Wizards are without Trae Young, Cam Whitmore, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell. Kyshawn George, Anthony Gill, and Bilal Coulibaly are questionable.
Cavaliers vs Wizards Prediction
The Cavaliers are piling up the wins and have new confidence with Harden in the mix. The Wizards are in tank mode with five road wins. The line makes sense. However, the Cavs are 22-32 ATS on the season and are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games as a double-digit favorite. The Cavs haven’t cashed a ticket as a double-digit favorite since November 7. The Cavs have outright lost 3 times this season as a double-digit favorite. The Cavs are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games when favored by 15 or more points. Give me the Wizards and the free buckets.