Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our free Wizards vs Cavaliers prediction for this NBA matchup in Cleveland. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Wizards are at 3-19.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers are sitting at 21-4.
  • Defensively, Cleveland are giving up 111.5 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wizards.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (3-19) will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (21-4). The Cavaliers are currently favored by 17 points and are 1st in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards, on the other hand, are 15th in the East and have a moneyline of +1046.

This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and can be seen on FDSO. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 232.5 points.

Wizards vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Friday, December 13th
  • Betting Odds CLE -17, WAS +1046 | CLE -2087 O/U 232.5

Wizards Preview: Can The Wizards Secure a Road Victory?

The Wizards fell to 3-19 on the season after a 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. Washington, who were +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 252 points exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 16.5 points.

A key moment came when Memphis went on a 16-0 run, turning a 77-66 deficit into an 82-77 lead. The Grizzlies dominated the first three quarters, outscoring the Wizards 111-82 before the final period, where Washington edged Memphis 30-29.

In their 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting just 43% from the field and hitting only 6 threes at an 18.8% clip. Jonas Valanciunas and Marvin Bagley each scored 20 points, with Valanciunas adding 14 rebounds.

Bilal Coulibaly contributed 17 points, including 12 in the 2nd quarter. Bagley also added 8 points in the 4th, while Justin Champagnie scored 7 of his 14 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Wizards struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 140 points on 52% shooting. Washington allowed at least 34 points in each of the first three quarters, including 39 in the 3rd, before holding Memphis to 29 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 39% clip. Washington also sent Memphis to the line 29 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Wizards recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Cavaliers Preview: Can the Cavaliers Secure a Win at Home?

The Wizards dropped to 3-19 on the season after a 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday. Washington, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 252 exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 16.5 points.

Memphis took control with a 16-0 run, turning a 77-66 deficit into an 82-77 lead. They outscored Washington 34-26 in the 1st quarter, 38-29 in the 2nd, and 39-27 in the 3rd. The Wizards edged the Grizzlies 30-29 in the 4th quarter.

Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 23 points and 5 assists in their 122-113 loss to the Heat, scoring 9 points in the 4th quarter. Georges Niang added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate, while Ty Jerome contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter.

Cleveland connected on 14 threes, shooting 42.4% from deep and 47.7% overall. Caris LeVert finished with 13 points, and Donovan Mitchell added 12, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Cavaliers started strong, giving up just 21 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd, allowing 38 points. Overall, they gave up 122 points on 47% shooting from the field.

Cleveland had trouble defending the three, as the Heat hit 16 threes at a 43% clip. The Cavaliers also sent Miami to the line 26 times, where they converted 24 free throws. Cleveland finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 101 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Washington posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-1-1 ATS.
  • Through their last five home games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 112 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Prediction

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