We’ve got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Friday’s NBA schedule as the Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Washington Wizards. Washington is 9-41 overall and 5-20 at home, while Cleveland is 41-10 overall and 17-6 on the road. Cleveland has dominated this series as of late, winning each of the last 11 matchups. The Cavs are 33-18 against the spread (ATS) in the 2024-25 NBA season, which is the best mark in the Eastern Conference, while the Wizards are 20-29-1 ATS, which is the third-worst record in the East.
Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Cleveland is favored by 17.5 points in the latest Cavaliers vs. Wizards odds, per SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 235.5 points. Before entering any Wizards vs. Cavaliers picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on Cleveland vs. Washington. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Cavaliers vs. Wizards:
- Wizards vs. Cavaliers spread: Wizards +17.5
- Wizards vs. Cavaliers over/under: 235.5 points
- Wizards vs. Cavaliers money line: Wizards: +988, Cavaliers: -1818
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Why the Wizards can cover
The Cavaliers are hoping to do what the Nets couldn’t on Wednesday: put an end to the Wizards’ winning streak, which now stands at three games. The Wizards enjoyed a cozy 119-102 victory over Brooklyn, with the three-game win streak coming on the heels of a 16-game losing streak. Carlton Carrington led the charge by shooting 4-for-6 from deep and dropping a double-double on 16 points and 10 assists. He was one of seven Wizards in double-figures, as the team knocked down 20 3-pointers on a 46.5% clip.
Washington has also covered in each of its last three games and is facing a Cavs team which has dropped back-to-back games ATS. Both teams were active at the trade deadline and aren’t expected to have their new acquisitions, but the Cavs also have several other key players sidelined which will test their depth. Five of their top 11 players, in terms of both points scored and minutes played, will be inactive, which will put a heavy burden on those active players to cover this massive spread. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Cavaliers can cover
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers skirted by the Detroit Pistons, 118-115, on Wednesday thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Darius Garland. It was three of his 25 points, while Evan Mobley almost dropped a double-double on 30 points and nine rebounds. The team prevailed without the services of Donovan Mitchell (shoulder), but the All-Star starter is listed as probable for Friday’s matchup.
Cleveland has a historic offense, as its offensive rating is best in the NBA this season and is on pace to be the second-best in league history. The team leads the NBA in both 2-point percentage and 3-point percentage, and this high-octane attack that ranks second in points per game also cherishes the ball and commits the third-fewest turnovers per night. With the duo of Mobley and Jarrett Allen protecting the paint on the other end of the court, Cleveland allows the third-lowest 2-point percentage. The Cavs also get to face a Wizards squad missing veteran, Malcolm Brogdon (foot), and No. 2 overall pick, Alex Sarr (ankle). See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Wizards vs. Cavaliers picks
The model has simulated Cavaliers vs. Wizards 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, projecting 228 total points, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Wizards vs. Cavs, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Cavs vs. Wizards spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 144-102 roll on top-rated NBA picks since last season, and find out.
