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The Washington Wizards (3-19) face the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4) on Friday. Tip from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Cavaliers lead 2-0 with 135-116 road win on Oct. 26 and a 118-87 home win on Dec. 3
Washington has dropped 17 of its last 18 after losing 140-112 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday and failing to cover as a 10-point home underdog. C Jonas Valanciunas and F Marvin Bagley III each scored 20 points while Valanciunas added 14 rebounds for a double-double.
Cleveland had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with a 122-113 loss against the Miami Heat while failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite. G Darius Garland scored a team-high 23 points while the Cavaliers shot 47.7% from the field.
Wizards at Cavaliers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:26 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +950 (bet $100 to win $950) | Cavaliers -2000 (bet $2000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +17.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -17.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Cavaliers key injuries
Wizards
- F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
- G Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) out
- F Kyshawn George (ankle) out
- F Corey Kispert (ankle) out
- F Kyle Kuzma (rib) out)
Cavaliers
- F Evan Mobley (ankle) questionable
- F Isaac Okoro (knee) probable
- G Max Strus (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Wizards at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 131, Wizards 105
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Cavs (-2000) to win on Friday.
Against the spread
LEAN CAVALIERS -17.5 (-105).
In their previous 2 matchups this season, the Cavs have won by an average of 25 points per game including a 31-point victory just 10 days ago. Cleveland is 18-7 ATS and has covered in 4 of its last 5 games including twice as a favorite of at least 13.5 points.
Washington is a measly 6-15-1 ATS and has failed to cover in 6 of its last 8 games, losing each of its last 3 games by 28-plus points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).
The Wizards have hit the Over in 3 straight games while allowing 121 points or more in 4 of their last 6 games. They have scored 112 points or more in 3 of their last 5 outings.
Cleveland has hit the Over in 16 of its 25 games this season including each of its last 3. It has scored 115-plus points in 10 of its last 12 games while allowing 114 points or more in 2 of its last 3 outings.
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