Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Player Prop Picks 12-3-24 Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Player Prop Picks 12-3-24

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards matchup on December 3, 2024, pits two teams with contrasting trajectories. The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, emphasize a blend of strong defense and offensive efficiency. Cleveland’s depth and cohesion give them a significant edge, especially at home.

The Wizards, centered on Jordan Poole and young talent, are in a developmental phase. Despite their rebuilding focus, they bring energy and an opportunistic offense. Key areas to watch include Cleveland’s interior dominance against Washington’s perimeter shooting and transition opportunities.

Jarrett Allen Over 10.5 Rebounds

Jarrett Allen has been a strong presence on the boards for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2024-25 NBA season. He is averaging 10.7 rebounds per game across 20 games so far. His rebounding is split between offensive and defensive categories, with 2.4 offensive rebounds and 8.4 defensive rebounds per game. Additionally, he averages 29.6 minutes per game, contributing significantly to the team’s rebounding efforts.

We’ve seen Allen fail to get over 10 rebounds in 3 straight games but this is a good spot for him to bounce back and have a monstrous day on the boards. The Wizards are giving up 56.5 rebounds per game to opposing teams, the 2nd most in the league. They lack size and experience in the paint which results in them getting dominated on the glass. This is most favorable matchup Jarrett Allen has seen over his last several games and he should capitalize on that. 

Jordan Poole Over 19.5 Points

Jordan Poole has been a key offensive contributor for the Washington Wizards during the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 14 games, he has averaged 21.2 points per game, with shooting splits of 45.9% from the field, 44.3% from three-point range, and 88.9% from the free-throw line. Notable performances include a season-high 42 points against the San Antonio Spurs on November 13, 2024. Poole’s consistent scoring has been vital for the Wizards, especially in games where he has surpassed the 20-point mark.

It looks like Kyle Kuzma will be out for this game so this Wizards team will need to lean on Jordan Poole to take over on offense. We saw in the Wizard’s last game against the Bucks Poole scored 31 points in that game. This is also a game that I expect the Cavs to be leading most of the time which will force Poole to be aggressive on offense. If the Wizards want to stay within reaching range of the Cavs Poole will need to score 20+ points.

Darius Garland Over 6.5 Assists

Darius Garland has been a reliable playmaker for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 6.9 assists per game over 21 games. His performance includes multiple standout games, such as a 12-assist showing against Charlotte and consistent contributions in the 5-9 assist range across other matchups. Garland’s passing has been pivotal in facilitating the Cavaliers’ offense, currently contributing to their strong start with an 18-3 record​.

I love this spot for Garland to have a huge night in the assist collum. He’s coming off a great game against the Celtics where he finished with 8 assists. This Wizards defense is garbage and Garland will find many opportunities to find his guys for open shots. The Wizards are giving up 27.4 assists per game to opposing teams which is the 6th most in the league. This is a great spot to take the over on Garland’s assists.