The Cleveland Cavaliers (11-43), 10.5-point underdogs, will travel to Capital One Arena to meet the Washington Wizards (22-32). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 220 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Wizards (12-point underdogs) were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, 148-129, while the Cavaliers (10-point underdogs) fell to the Boston Celtics, 103-96. The Washington game went 48.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5, while the Cleveland game went 10.5 points under the projected point total of 209.5.
Cleveland had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 23.6) while Washington held Milwaukee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 26.4 mark opponents have averaged against Washington this season). Washington’s Thomas Bryant had a good outing, putting up 26 points and 14 rebounds. Cleveland was led by Collin Sexton, who contributed 27 points.
In the season series between these two teams, the Cavaliers lead two games to one. The two teams combined to score 229 points in their most recent game, which was over the projected point total of 218.5. Cleveland won 116-113, covering as an 8-point underdog. The Cavaliers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Wizards. Cleveland had a rate of 17.5, while Washington posted a mark of 6.8. Despite the loss, Bradley Beal was the game’s leading scorer with 31 points.
Of the Cavaliers’ 54 games, 27 have finished over the total. Cleveland heads into the game with records of 11-43 straight up (SU) and 24-29-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Wizards’ 54 games, 32 have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Washington is 22-32 SU and 22-31-1 ATS.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Wizards will look to push the more methodical Cavaliers. The Wizards currently rank sixth in possessions per game while the Cavaliers are 29th.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Cavaliers rank 14th in second chance points per game (13.5) while the Wizards rank 25th (12.0).
- Washington ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (19.1) while Cleveland ranks 29th (13.5).
- The Cavaliers rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (43.8) while the Wizards rank 28th (47.5).
- Washington ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (33.2) while Cleveland ranks 27th (26.4).
- Washington ranks 13th in fast break points per game (14.1) while Cleveland ranks 26th (10.0).
- The Wizards rank seventh in assists per game (26.1) while the Cavaliers rank 29th (20.4).
- The Wizards rank 11th in points in the paint per game (49.1) while the Cavaliers rank 25th (43.9).
- Washington ranks 19th in blocks per game (4.8) while Cleveland ranks 28th (2.5).
- Washington ranks fifth in steals per game (8.8) while Cleveland ranks 25th (6.7).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Washington is 8-0 and Cleveland is 4-3.
- The Wizards are 21-27 when they score over 100 points, while the Cavaliers are 9-20.
- Cleveland is 13-13-1 ATS on the road, while Washington is 15-10-1 ATS at home.
- Of the Cavaliers’ 27 road games, they have 14 unders, 12 overs and 1 push.
- The Wizards have 17 overs and 9 unders in 26 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Wizards are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Cleveland has 4 unders and 1 over, while Washington has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 101.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 105.6 points per game (7.5 below their season average).
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 3.3 for the season.
