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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Wizards

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Washington Wizards in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Get the Best Bet for the Game

The Cavaliers at -15 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to have a bet at -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line against the Wizards.

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Cavs on a Hot Streak Against Wizards

Cleveland Cavaliers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Golden State Warriors 99-94 at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 29 points, while Evan Mobley added 18 and Darius Garland chipped in 17.

Washington Wizards have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Capital One Arena, they were turned over 131-116 by Atlanta Hawks. CJ McCollum scored 28 points, with Tristan Vukcevic putting up 18 and Justin Champagnie contributing 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs beat the Wizards in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 148-114 scoreline at Capital One Arena. We’ve seen a Cavs win for each of the past 10 games between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Wizards logo Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.0 points, 46.2 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 114.2 points and 44.3 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.0 points, 5.4 assists and 4.0 (38.1%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley averages 9.6 rebounds.

Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.1 points, 39.5 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 77.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 126.6 points and 46.7 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 21.4 points and 3.5 (43.2%) 3-pointers made, while Kyshawn George has an average of 5.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting a one-sided NBA affair. Our best pick is to therefore take Cavaliers at -110 to cover an appealing -15 betting line on the spread.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming NBA action along with the current form of each franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball picks.

Key Cavaliers vs Wizards stats:

  • The +15 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The +15 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +15 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 6 of their last 10 games against Cavs.

Cavs -15 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kyshawn George Under 15.5 Points -104 BetMGM logo

Kyshawn George (Wizards) has totaled an average of 11 points in the past 5 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -104 available.

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De'Andre Hunter Under 3.5 Rebounds +120 BetMGM logo

De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) has totaled Under 3.5 rebounds in 5 of the past 5 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back him to go under the Player Rebounds line at odds of +120.

Latest De'Andre Hunter Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Cavaliers -15
Totals Under 242.5
Player Points Kyshawn George Under 15.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Cavs -15. We’ve also gone for Under 242.5 and Kyshawn George (Wizards) to score Under 15.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 127 - 108 Wizards logo Wizards

We’re going for the Cavaliers to achieve a 127-108 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cavs Big Favorites on the Moneyline

You might not get rich backing Cleveland Cavaliers at -1111. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 92% chance of winning this NBA game. The market suggests that Washington Wizards are least likely to win at +700.

15 is the spread and 242.5 is the total points line. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s the chance to back Under 242.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Donovan Mitchell is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -103 that he gets Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 31.5
-103
Under 31.5
-125
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 21.5
-102
Under 21.5
-127
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 19.5
-110
Under 19.5
-118
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 16.5
-108
Under 16.5
-120
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Player Assists
Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+108
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-130
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
+126
Under 4.5
-164
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Kyshawn George (Wizards)
Over 4.5
-141
Under 4.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 10.5
-102
Under 10.5
-127
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Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Marvin Bagley III (Wizards)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Justin Champagnie (Wizards)
Over 6.5
-111
Under 6.5
-116
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Cavs Hold Advantage in Recent Head-to-Head Meetings at Capital One Arena

The Wizards are 2-8 in their last 10 home games, putting up 114.40 points per contest and giving up 130.70.

The Cavs have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 123.60 points scored and 119.20 points allowed.

The Cavs earned a 148-114 win against the Wizards in the teams’ last meeting at Capital One Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Capital One Arena, the Cavs have secured seven victories, as the Wizards have picked up three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O242.5 U242.5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Home Stats 2-8 245.10 114.40 130.70 7 3
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 5-5 242.80 123.60 119.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O242.5 = Games Over 242.5 Points
  • U242.5 = Games Under 242.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 23 34.32 702 126 30.5 5.5 4.0 4.8 0.3 1.4
Evan Mobley 24 34.08 454 97 18.9 4.0 1.5 9.1 1.7 1.0
De'Andre Hunter 21 28.8 335 52 16.0 2.5 2.0 4.3 0.2 0.8

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 20 31.45 303 95 15.2 4.8 2.5 5.9 0.9 1.1
CJ McCollum 22 29.99 409 74 18.6 3.4 3.0 3.0 0.3 0.7
Alex Sarr 16 29.68 303 52 18.9 3.3 1.1 8.6 2.0 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Max Strus
Injured
Sam Merrill
Injured
Jarrett Allen
Injured
Lonzo Ball
Injured
Larry Nance Jr.
Injured
Tyrese Proctor
Unavailable

Washington Wizards Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Khris Middleton
Injured
Tre Johnson
Injured
Corey Kispert
Injured
Bilal Coulibaly
Injured
Malaki Branham
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

06 Dec NBA
Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers
05 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-130 Cavaliers
03 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 122-110 Cavaliers
01 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 135-119 Pacers
30 Nov NBA
Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers
28 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 123-130 Hawks
24 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 99-110 Raptors
23 Nov NBA
Clippers 105-120 Cavaliers
21 Nov NBA
Pacers 109-120 Cavaliers
19 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-104 Cavaliers

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

06 Dec NBA
Hawks 131-116 Wizards
04 Dec NBA
Celtics 146-101 Wizards
02 Dec NBA
Wizards 102-121 76ers
01 Dec NBA
Bucks 126-129 Wizards
28 Nov NBA
Wizards 86-119 Pacers
25 Nov NBA
Hawks 113-132 Wizards
22 Nov NBA
Wizards 120-121 Bulls
21 Nov NBA
Wizards 110-140 Raptors
19 Nov NBA
Wizards 109-120 Timberwolves
16 Nov NBA
Nets 129-106 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak