The Cavaliers are all set to face off against the Washington Wizards on Friday, Jan 5. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be shown on BSOH. Cleveland enters this contest as 10-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 240. Can the Wizards come out on top as the favorite? Our Cavaliers vs. Wizards player props and predictions can be found below.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -10
- Total 240
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 5
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: BSOH
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Wizards last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 128. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Washington has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 6-2-2 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-2-1.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
As they look to defeat the Cavaliers, the Wizards are below .500 at 6-27. At home, the Wizards have gone 3-11 compared to 3-16 on the road this season.
In their last game, the Wizards struggled to score, only putting up 101 points. This is well below their season average of 116.2 PPG. They shot 41.6% from the field in the game. Heading into today’s game, Kyle Kuzma is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 22.8 PPG. Jordan Poole is also averaging 16.9 PPG.
So far this season, the Wizards are giving up 126.6 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have given up the same average of 126.6 points per game.
One area where the Wizards have been decent is in steals, as they are 12th in the league at 7.6 per game. They are also 15th in personal fouls.
Opponents have been able to shoot 50.3% from the field against Washington, which is 29th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have given up 51.1% shooting from the field.
Will the Cavaliers Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Heading into today’s matchup against the Wizards, the Cavaliers are hoping to add to their above .500 record of 19-15. Currently, they are ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference and are in 3rd place in the Central division.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers put up 140 points against the Wizards, which is above their season average of 113.1 points per game. Max Strus led the Cavaliers in scoring vs. the Wizards with 24 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 22 points.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have been a top-10 defensive team, allowing just 112.1 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in the league at 109.8 points per game.
One area where Cleveland has struggled defensively is at the free-throw line, where they are 23rd in the league in made free-throws allowed per game at 23.9.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Cavs have done a good job, ranking 10th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.8%. Overall, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 61.8% of games vs. Cleveland.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 29.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -137 while the under is at +100. According to our projections, Donovan Mitchell is expected to record 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 29.5.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Under 29.5 Points (+100)
Cavaliers vs. Wizards Predictions
The Wizards come in as the underdog at +10, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 240, and our model predicts the Wizards and Cavaliers to score a combined 223 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Wizards +10 | at Fanduel Sportsbook