The Cleveland Cavaliers (14-40) will lock horns with the Washington Wizards (20-33) Friday at 7 p.m. ET at Verizon Center. We analyze the Cavaliers-Wizards sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Cavaliers at Wizards: Key injuries
Cavaliers
- PF Kevin Love (Achilles) probable
- SF Alfonzo McKinnie (foot) out
- SG Dylan Windler (shin) out
- C Ante Zizic (illness) probable
Wizards
- C Thomas Bryant (foot) questionable
- C Ian Mahinmi (foot) questionable
- C Anzejs Pasecniks (hip) probable
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
Cavaliers at Wizards: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Wizards 123, Cavaliers 115
Moneyline (ML)
The WIZARDS (-228) resume play after the All-Star break with a visit from the Cavaliers (+185), the team with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs are also under new leadership after head coach John Beilein stepped down, with J.B. Bickerstaff taking the reins in C-Town.
Each team has a victory against the other this season, with Washington picking up a 124-112 win in Cleveland in the latest battle on Jan. 23.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The WIZARDS (-5.5, -115) covered against the Cavaliers (+5.5, -106), in the most recent meeting, and Washington is 8-3 ATS in the past 11 games at home. While the Cavs should have a little fire lit under them after the coaching regime change, the Wizards are just the better team and they’ll show it.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 235.5 (-110) is the way to go here, with or without Love on the floor for the Cavs. Defense isn’t a hallmark or either side, as the Cavaliers allow 115.0 points per game while ranking 30th in defensive field goal percentage. The Wizards cough up 119.8 PPG to rank 30th, and they’re 29th in defensive field goal %. Look for plenty of points and little resistance on the defensive end.
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