Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 07/02/2024, 05:55  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 07/02/2024 at 11:00 in NBA Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards in the NBA on Wednesday evening. The hosts are 9-40 and 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 32-16 and second in the Conference standings.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dominating lately, winning 14 of their last 15 games and extending their current six-game win streak after a convincing 136-110 victory over the Kings on Monday. Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 29 points and five assists, while Max Strus contributed 22 points. Despite ranking 16th in the NBA's scoring charts with 114.8 points per game, the Cavaliers are set to face the Wizards, who allow the most points per game in the league at 124. However, Cleveland's standout performance this season has been on the defensive end, conceding only 109.7 points per game, which ranks third-best in the NBA. Ahead of the upcoming match, Ty Jerome is uncertain due to injury, while Tristan Thompson is suspended.

Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been facing challenges lately, dropping nine of their last 11 games and seeking to break a three-game losing streak following a tough 140-112 defeat against the Suns on Sunday. Deni Avdija led the team with 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting, while Eugene Omoruyi contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Washington ranks 18th in the NBA for scoring, averaging 114.7 points per game, whereas Cleveland's defensive prowess has them placed third in points allowed per game at 109.7. However, Washington's defense has struggled this season, conceding an alarming 124 points per game, the highest in the league. Opponents have shot 49.7% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc against them. Ahead of the upcoming match, Isaiah Livers, Kyle Kuzma, and Marvin Bagley III are all doubtful.