The Wizards are all set to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Feb 7. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be shown on MNMT. Cleveland enters this contest as 11.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 233.5. Can the Cavaliers come out on top as the favorite? Our Wizards vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions await you below.
Wizards vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -11.5
- Total 233.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 7
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-3-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 10-0.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 0-4-1 vs. the spread.
- The Wizards are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Washington has an ATS mark of 2-2-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
Does Cleveland Have What it Takes on the Road?
Looking to stay above .500, the Cavaliers are in action today against the Wizards. Overall, the Cavaliers are 32-16 and have a 14-8 record on the road compared to an 18-8 record at home.
In their last game, the Cavaliers put up 136 points vs. the Kings and shot 58% from the field. They also made 23 threes. Donovan Mitchell is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 28.2 PPG. Jarrett Allen is also averaging 15.6 PPG.
On the season, the Cavaliers are ranked 3rd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.7. They have been even better on the road, giving up just 109.0 points per game away from home, which is 2nd in the league.
One of the reasons for their success on the defensive end has been their ability to limit opponents from beyond the arc. On the season, they are 9th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.4%.
Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 5th in field goal percentage allowed and 7th in two-point shooting percentage allowed.
Will Washington Win at Home?
With a record of 9-40, the Wizards have a below .500 record as they prepare to take on the Cavaliers. In 49 games, the Wizards have gone 6-28 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 3-12 in non-conference play.
At home this season, the Wizards are putting up 114.6 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are averaging 114.7 points per game, also ranking 18th in the league. In their last game, Deni Avdija was the team’s leading scorer with 24 points. Eugene Omoruyi added 16 points for the Wizards.
When it comes to defense, the Washington Wizards have struggled this season, ranking 30th in points allowed per game at 124.0. At home, they have been even worse, giving up 125.8 points per contest.
Over their last five games, Washington has allowed 118.4 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA during that span.
One area where the Wizards have been solid defensively is in terms of steals, as they are 12th in the league at 7.7 per game. They are also 12th in blocked shots at 5.5 per contest.
Wizards vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -133 while the under is at -103. Considering his prop is set at 26.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 28. We anticipate him shooting 47.6% from the field and making three threes.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Over 26.5 Points (-133)
Wizards vs. Cavaliers Predictions
In this Cavaliers vs. Wizards matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Wizards at +11.5. While we project the Cavaliers to win 112-108, our recommendation is to bet on the Wizards for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 233.5, and our model projects the Cavaliers and Wizards to reach a combined total of 220 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Wizards +11.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook