| MATCHUP | Washington Wizards | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-64 | 51-30 |
| Spread | +10.5 -115 | -10.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +390 | -520 |
| Total | Over 236.5 (-112) | Under 236.5 (-108) |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers collide at the Rocket Arena on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been ice-cold, as they’ve lost 25 of their last 26 games overall and they are now on a nine-game losing streak after getting scorched by the Heat in a 140-117 loss on Friday. Bub Carrington led the team with 30 points, Bilal Coulibaly added 25 points with five assists on nine of 16 shooting, and Will Riley chipped in with 16 points off the bench.
As a team, the Wizards shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 31 from the 3-point line but they struggled to contain the Heat from the start and were always fighting a losing battle after getting outscored by 72-52 in the first half. Carrington was efficient all night as he shot 11 of 15 from the field and six of seven from the 3-point line, but the Wizards had no answers on defense as they allowed the Heat to shoot 60 percent from the field for the game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in great shape as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak halted by the Hawks in a 124-102 road defeat on Friday. James Harden led the team with 20 points and five assists, Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor each scored 15 points, and Evan Mobley chipped in with 19 points.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot 45 percent from the field and just seven of 27 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and looked to be in trouble when they trailed by 13 points at halftime. However, things went from bad to worse in the third quarter, where they managed just 17 points to fall behind by as many as 36 points.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 16 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Wizards’ last four games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Cavaliers have lost five of their last six Sunday games as home favorites.
- The road team has won each of the Wizards’ last three games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games as favorites against the Wizards has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four road games following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (61.7%).
- The Cavaliers are one of only two teams to win 12+ games when trailing after Q3 this season.
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.1).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (31.4).
Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Wizards are missing a host of players, including Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Tristan Vukcevic, Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Thomas Bryant, Dennis Schroder, Dean Wade and Keon Ellis, to name a few. These teams have already met three times, with the Cavaliers winning each contest, but it’s hard to know what to expect with both teams missing so many players. The Cavaliers still are depleted for this one, but they still have more than enough firepower to beat this Wizards squad, who are set on tanking in their final game of the season.