| MATCHUP | Cavaliers Cleveland | Wizards Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-3 | 1-7 |
| Spread | -13.5 -112 | +13.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -850 | +575 |
| Total | Over 240.5 (-110) | Under 240.5 (-110) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards do battle at the Capital One Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in pretty good shape as they’ve won five of their first eight games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the 76ers in a 132-121 home win on Wednesday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 46 points and eight assists on 15 of 21 shooting, Jarrett Allen added 24 points with 10 rebounds and three blocks while Evan Mobley chipped in with 23 points and two blocks.As a team, the Cavaliers shot 53 percent from the field and 18 of 44 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 41 points in the first quarter to take the early lead, before they dominated the third quarter by 37-20 to lead by as many as 26 points.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in terrible form as they’ve dropped seven of their first eight games. They will be eager to arrest a six-game losing streak after getting thrashed by the Celtics in a 136-107 road defeat on Wednesday. Alex Sarr led the team with 31 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, Justin Champagnie added 12 points while Marvin Bagley chipped in with 11 points off the bench. As a team, the Wizards shot 48 percent from the field and nine of 27 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 37 points in the first quarter to take an early 12-point lead. However, it didn’t last long at all as the Wizards never looked threatening after allowing 44 points in the second quarter. Things only got worse in the second half where the Wizards got blown out and trailed by as many as 33 points.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Cavaliers have lost two of their last three games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The home team has won three of the Wizards’ last four games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Friday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 13 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 night games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last four road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Wizards’ last six night games against the Cavaliers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven games against the Wizards following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington leads all Wizards players for assists per 36 minutes (5.6) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 14th amongst qualified players for FG% (59.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th for points in the paint (334) this season.
- The Cavaliers rank T2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.3).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Cavaliers are still missing Lonzo Ball, Dean Wade and Max Strus, while the Wizards are playing without Bilal Coulibaly again. The Cavaliers are starting to play some good basketball despite their injuries and now they’re up against an ice-cold Wizards team who just lost to the Celtics by 29 points. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup, but I still don’t think it’s enough to sway me from backing the Cavaliers to cruise in this one.