The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3) visit the Washington Wizards (1-7) Friday in an NBA Cup group play matchup. Tip from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Cavaliers won 4-0
Cleveland has won back-to-back games after taking down the Philadelphia 76ers 132-121 on Wednesday, but failing to cover as a 12-point home favorite with the Over (234) hitting with ease. G Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 46 points while C Jarrett Allen added a double-double (24 points, 10 rebounds).
Washington has dropped each of its last 6 games after being blown out 136-107 on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics as a 13-point road underdog with the Over (232.5) hitting. C Alex Sarr scored a team-high 31 points; no other Wizards player had more than 12 points.
Cavaliers at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:41 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -1000 (bet $1000 to win $100) | Wizards +625 (bet $100 to win $625)Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -13.5 (-110) | Wizards +13.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Cavaliers at Wizards key injuries
Cavaliers
G Lonzo Ball (knee) outF De’Andre Hunter (illness) probableG Max Strus (foot) outF Dean Wade (eye) out
Wizards
G Bilal Coulibaly (leg) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Wizards picks and predictionsPrediction
Cavaliers 123, Wizards 106
PASS.
There is no value on the Cavaliers (-1000) to handle a struggling Wizards (+625) team.
BET CAVALIERS -13.5 (-110).
The Wizards have failed to cover in every loss this season, including the 4 games in which they entered as double-digit underdogs, and in all 3 of their home games. They have given no confidence in backing them this season.
The Cavs have bounced back with back-to-back double-digit victories and will look to continue the trend again Friday.
BET UNDER 241.5 (-110).
While the Cavaliers should be expected to lead the way offensively, they have scored 118 or fewer points in 5 of their last 6 games and hit the Under in each of the 5 games. They have held opponents to 113 or fewer points in 4 of their last 6.
The Wizards have scored 108 or fewer points in each of their last 4 games, hitting the Under in 2 of their last 3. They have allowed 127 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4.
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