Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Prediction 12/12/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards meet Friday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. 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 lost to the Warriors, beat the Spurs, and they play the Hornets next. The Cavs have lost 5 of their last 7 games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 118.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.5 points and 5.5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 18.9 points and 4 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Hawks and Celtics, and they play the Pacers next. The Wizards have lost 24 of their last 28 games.

The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 128.3 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 19.1 points and 8.6 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 18.6 points and 3.4 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Cavaliers have lost each of their last two games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 13 night games against the Wizards.
• The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 night games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Capital One Arena against teams that held a winning record.
• The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Wizards’ last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Wizards’ last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Cavaliers’ last five road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

• Bub Carrington ranks 26th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.9%) this season.
• Justin Champagnie leads all Wizards players for rebounds per 36 minutes (10.5) this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

• Dean Wade ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.3) this season.
• Jaylon Tyson ranks 6th amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.7%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.0).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (49.1).
• The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for H2 points per game this season (60.8).
• The Cavaliers are one of three teams to rank in the top-10 for both steals and blocks per game this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Injury Report

The Wizards are without Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton, and Corey Kispert. Malaki Branham is questionable.

The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Jarrett Allen, Larry Nance Jr., and Sam Merrill.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Prediction

I don’t want to back the Wizards as much as the next guy, as they don’t win games or cover numbers. However, the Cavs continue to get priced like they’re the team from last season, and they’re just not. The Cavaliers are also 8-17 ATS on the season, one of the worst cover teams in the NBA. The Cavs have failed to cover 6 of their last 7 games as a double-digit favorite, and that includes a recent outright loss to the Trail Blazers. No, thanks. If forced to pick this game, I want the points. So, Wizards it is.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Washington +14.5