Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Wednesday night will see the Washington Wizards (6-26) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-15) play in the first of four matchups between Eastern Conference foes. The Cavs are favored, opening at -9.25 and the line has not moved. The Wizards have lost their last game to the Hawks, 130-126, but they covered as 6.5-point underdogs. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers suffered a 124-121 loss to the Raptors as 2.5-point dogs. Tip-off with the Wizards searching for a better standing in the East is set for 7:00 pm EST from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wizards +280 | Cavaliers -360

Spread: Wizards +9.25 (-110) | Cavaliers -9.25 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 239.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 78%.

Washington Wizards

Leading the team is Kyle Kuzma with 23.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG and 4.3 APG while Jordan Poole is the second scorer with 17.2 PPG. Tyus Jones starts at point guard and adds 12.6 PPG and 5.5 APG while Deni Avdija starts at forward with 11.6 PPG. Injury report includes Danilo Gallinari who is listed as questionable. The Washington Wizards have had a tough season so far, winning just six games and only ahead of the Spurs and Pistons in the power ranking. Kyle Kuzma has been the main offensive contributor for the Wizards, leading the team in points, rebounds and assists, while Jordan Poole is the second-leading scorer. Tyus Jones and Deni Avdija have been starting at point and forward respectively, while Daniel Gafford and Corey Kispert are the key contributors from the bench. Washington rank 25th in offensive efficiency and 28th in defensive efficiency and have the fastest tempo in the league. They average 116.69 points per game in offense and struggles defensively, allowing an average of 126.16 points to be scored against them. Injury report includes Danilo Gallinari listed as questionable.