Washington Wizards (9-40) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (32-16)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +11.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Washington Wizards play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Wizards vs Cavs Prediction.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on fire as they've won 14 of their last 15 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current six-game win streak after blowing past the Kings in a 136-110 win on Monday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 29 points and five assists, Max Strus added 22 points while Jarrett Allen chipped in with 19 points on eight of 10 shooting. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 58 percent from the field and a sizzling 23 of 41 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early, pouring in 39 points in the first quarter to take the early double-digit lead, before they held the Kings to just 18 points in the fourth quarter to make it a complete blowout.
Washington Wizards
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been doing it tough lately as they've lost nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game skid after getting scorched by the Suns in a 140-112 loss on Sunday. Deni Avdija led the team with 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting, Eugene Omoruyi added 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench while Daniel Gafford and Corey Kispert each scored 15 points. As a team, the Wizards shot 49 percent from the field and seven of 32 from the 3-point line, but they allowed the Suns to get off to a flyer and fell behind by as many as 32 points in this one after allowing 42 points in the first quarter. The Wizards will face the Celtics after this game.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Tyus Jones ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (7.1) this season.
- Daniel Gafford ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.5%) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.
- Jarrett Allen ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (64.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (124.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (39.8).
- The Cavaliers are one of only two teams with two players averaging a double-double this season.
Wizards vs Cavs Prediction
The Cavaliers are still without Ty Jerome, while the Wizards are still missing Isaiah Livers and Marvin Bagley. This is a classic case of two teams headed in opposite directions as the Cavaliers are running through teams on a nightly basis, while the Wizards just got routed by the Suns for their ninth defeat in their last 11 outings. The line seems hefty for this one, but three of their last four losses of the Wizards have been double digit blowouts and I think they're in for another one against this red-hot Cavaliers team.
Peter’s Pick Cleveland -11.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
