The Cavaliers and Washington Wizards will matchup on Wednesday, Jan 3. Tip-off for the game is 7:00 ET and will be shown on BSOH. Cleveland is favored by 9.5 points in this game, and the total is 239.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Cavaliers vs. Wizards predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -9.5
- Total 239.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 3
- Time: 7:00 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 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Washington has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 122 points per game while allowing 129. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- The last ten games that Washington was the underdog, they have 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.
- Across their last five home contests, Cleveland has a 3-1-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 112 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-3-1.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
Heading into today’s matchup against the Cavaliers, the Wizards are 6-26 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are 14th overall and 5th in the Southeast Division.
In their most recent game, Washington’s offense put up 126 points vs. the Hawks. Overall, they shot 46.9% from the field and went 17/21 at the free-throw line. Leading the way for the Wizards in scoring vs. the Hawks was Kyle Kuzma with 38 points. Deni Avdija also added 17 points.
So far this season, the Wizards have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league, ranking 30th in points allowed per game at 126.2. They have been even worse on the road, giving up 125.8 points per game away from home (29th).
Opposing teams have been able to score more than their season average in 78.1% of games against Washington. In terms of shooting percentage, the Wizards are 29th in the league at 50.2%.
One area where the Wizards have been decent defensively is in steals, where they rank 13th in the league at 7.6 per game. They are also 15th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.
Will the Cavaliers Win at Home?
In the Cavaliers’ last ten games, they are 5-5 and come into today’s game against the Wizards with a record of 18-15. In their 33 games, the Cavaliers are 11-9 against Eastern Conference teams and 7-6 against non-conference opponents.
Cleveland’s offense had a solid showing in their most recent game, putting up 121 points vs. the Raptors. They shot 48.3% from the field and went 23/26 from the free throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Donovan Mitchell, who comes into today’s game averaging 27.9 PPG. Max Strus is also contributing 13.8 PPG.
So far this season, the Cavaliers are 11th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 112.4. At home, they are giving up 113.7 points per game, which is 16th in the league.
One area where Cleveland has been strong defensively is in terms of two-point shooting percentage allowed. They are 6th in the NBA in that category.
Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have given up 114.2 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have shot 48.5% from the field and 34.2% from three-point range.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kyle Kuzma and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -120. In his matchup vs. the Cavaliers, we are recommending to take the under on Kyle Kuzma and his prop of 23.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 22.
- The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Under 23.5 Points (-120)
Cavaliers vs. Wizards Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +9.5, we have the Wizards as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 239.5 and our model has the Wizards and Cavaliers finishing with a combined 222 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Wizards +9.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook