Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Prediction 1-3-24 NBA Picks

The Washington Wizards need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview 

The Washington Wizards lost to the Raptors and Hawks last week, while beating the Nets. The Washington Wizards are averaging 116.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 126.2 points on 50 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 23.1 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 17.2 points and 3.7 assists. Tyus Jones is the third double-digit scorer, and Corey Kispert is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Team Facts

• The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs against the Cavaliers following a loss.
• Each of the Wizards’ last six games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Mavericks last week, but just lost to the Bucks and Raptors. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.0 points and 5.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 5.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts

• The Cavaliers have won seven of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last six games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
• Each of the Cavaliers’ last five home games against the Wizards following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the better team and should be favored, but this is a lot of points for a Cavs side that’s been hit or miss and is still down Garland and Mobley. The Cavs have been inconsistent at best. While I’ve bashed the Wizards all year, mainly for their lack of defense, they’re 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games and can score the basketball. The Cavs should win, but this line is a bit too steep given the Cavs issues and being undermanned. Give me the points with the Wizards.