Cavaliers vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 26

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  • The Cavaliers are -9.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDOH | MNMT

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Washington, DC.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Wizards Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 2-0 against the spread, while the Wizards are 0-1 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-9.5 -110O 228.5 -110-450
Washington Wizards +9.5 -110U 228.5 -110+340

Wizards vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Saturday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Wizards.

Wizards vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 87 games (+19.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+12.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 40 away games (+10.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 71 games (+9.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 40 away games (+8.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 38 of their last 56 games (+18.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 42 games (+14.45 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games at home (+11.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games at home (+9.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+7.90 Units / 28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Cavaliers have gone 2-0 (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 2-0 against the Moneyline (+2 Units / 26.32% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Wizards have gone 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 against the Moneyline (-1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 81 games (-33.10 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-23.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 2Q Spread in 6 of their last 29 games (-20.10 Units / -61% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-18.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 30 games (-18.15 Units / -57% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 93 games (-32.00 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 90 games (-24.55 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 85 games (-20.90 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 71 games (-19.50 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games (-18.25 Units / -15% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Cavaliers were 20-6 (.769) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Cavaliers were 43-28 (.606) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Cavaliers were 28-1 (.966) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

The Cavaliers were 28-16 (.636) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Wizards were 3-40 (.070) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Wizards are 13-67 (.162) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .434

The Wizards were 1-8 (.111) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Wizards were winless (0-10) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

Injury Report: Wizards vs. CavaliersSaturday‘s Game, Oct. 26

  • Washington Wizards – No Injuries Reported
  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 112.3 points per game (9,205 points/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers had 20.4 free throw attempts per game last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards averaged 19.2 fast break points per game (788 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Wizards averaged 9.1 fast break points per game (748 points/82 games) in the second half last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards averaged 17.6 fast break points per game (1,442 points/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Wizards averaged 28.4 points in the paint per game (2,330 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (378 blocks/83 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,722 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,956 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Wizards allowed 17.5 second chance points per game (716 points/41 games) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Wizards allowed 16.4 second chance points per game (1,345 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards allowed 18.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,488 rebounds/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.2


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