The Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday 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 Bulls and Heat. The Wizards have lost 68 of their last 87 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 124.7 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 14.8 points and 4.5 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden Hardy is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Grizzlies and split with the Hawks. The Cavs have won 14 of their last 20 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.7 points and 5.7 assists, while James Harden is averaging 20.4 points and 8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 17 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 17 night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Wizards’ last eight games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Wizards’ last six games.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between the Wizards and Cavaliers has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.7).
Cavaliers vs Wizards Injury Report
The Cavs likely rest their key players with the fourth seed locked up.
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, D’Angelo Russell, Trae Young, Kyshawn George, and Anthony Davis. Tre Johnson, Alex Sarr, and Bilal Coulibaly are questionable.
Cavaliers vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards have been fantastic at tanking all season and don’t cover numbers, so I understand why backing them isn’t the move. However, the Cavs have nothing to play for as they’re locked into the fourth seed and they’re likely going to sit starters. Laying this many points with backups is nuts.
Also, I’ve been saying it all year but the Cavs are 32-48-1 ATS on the season. That’s the worse ATS record in the NBA. You’ve been successful this season simply blindly betting against the Cavs every night. I’m not laying this number with backups. It’s Wizards or pass for me.