The Cleveland Cavaliers bounce into Washington to face the Wizards in an Eastern Conference showdown. The Cavs are on their third game in four nights and took care of business at home vs the Jazz last night. They’ll face a Washington team that is 8-5 SU at home this season and has won both of their games since point John Wall returned from injury. The Cavs opened as slight road-dogs to get the W.
- Cleveland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the last seven games in this matchup.
- Washington is 2-0 SU in two games since John Wall returned from injury.
The Wizards are trying to make an impact in the depleted Eastern Conference but can’t seem to get over the hump. Washington is 16-13 SU this season and is still trying to chase the Cavs and Celtics despite Wizards’ backers claiming “this is their year.” The Wiz may also be shorthanded tonight as forward Otto Porter left their last game with a hip injury and is questionable to lace ‘em up for this matchup. As Washington is 1-5 SU in its last six games vs Cleveland, bettors may want to use caution if placing a wager on the Wizards tonight.
Cleveland continues to be on a roll and LeBron James is superhuman. The “chosen one” secured his third triple-double in four games and the Cavs are 17-1 SU in their last 18 games. The veteran team is also expected to be missing some pieces in their lineup tonight as Tristan Thompson and Dwyane Wade have been ruled out. That shouldn’t matter much to a powerhouse like Cleveland who is 9-4 SU in 13 road games this season. Bettors should feel confident backing the Cavs in this matchup.
The total opened at 213 and the OVER would be a respectable wager. In the last three games, these two teams combined for an average of 256 points and the OVER was shattered each time. The teams empty the chamber when they face-off as they jostle for Eastern Conference supremacy.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Washington Wizards as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as 1.5-point underdogs on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 213 for Sunday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 105-101 win for the Wizards on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Wizards sit at 16-13 (14-15 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently 22-8 (10-19-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Washington is 9-20 OU and Cleveland is 15-14-1 OU. This season the Washington Wizards are 16-13 overall and 14-15 ATS against the number, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are 22-8 and 10-19-1 ATS. As for the totals, Washington is 9-20 on the OU, and Cleveland is 15-14-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Cleveland injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 12-rated Washington Wizards and the No. 3-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Washington's No. 16-rated NBA squad against Cleveland's No. 22-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Washington rates No. 22 in the league with 9.17 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 2 with 12.33 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cavaliers got a 29-point performance from LeBron James, who added 11 rebounds as Cleveland ran past Utah 109-100 on Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Wizards got a 20-point performance from Bradley Beal, who added 11 rebounds as Washington ran past Los Angeles 100-91 on Friday at Capitol One Arena.
- Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
- Cleveland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
- Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Milwaukee, Tuesday, December 19th
Washington home to New Orleans, Tuesday, December 19th
