Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Feb. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 26, 2022, 7:09 PM
  • The Cavaliers (35-24) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Wizards (27-31)
  • Total (Over/Under): 203.5 points
  • Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & NBCS-DC

The Washington Wizards visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 22-34 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 33-22 against the spread.

The Wizards vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 203.5 total points for the game.


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Wizards vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+7.5 -110O 203.5 -110240
Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5 -110U 203.5 -110-300

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone:

  • 22-34 against the Spread (-15.4 Units / -23.77% ROI)
  • 27-32 against the Moneyline (-4.45 Units / -5.5% ROI)
  • 29-28 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -2.77% ROI)
  • 28-29 against the Under for game total points (-3.9 Units / -6.01% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 away games (+8.02 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 away games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 2H Moneyline in 30 of their last 52 games (+6.82 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 games (+6.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+6.40 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 53 games (-27.92 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 53 games (-23.41 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 52 games (-22.49 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 13 of their last 46 games (-21.05 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1Q Spread in 16 of their last 43 games (-12.86 Units / -27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone:

  • 33-22 against the Spread (+8.75 Units / 13.48% ROI)
  • 35-24 against the Moneyline (+19.4 Units / 19.41% ROI)
  • 22-35 against the Over for game total points (-16.5 Units / -25.42% ROI)
  • 35-22 against the Under for game total points (+10.8 Units / 16.64% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the Moneyline in 35 of their last 57 games (+21.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 58 games (+17.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 57 games (+13.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 1H Spread in 36 of their last 58 games (+12.79 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.86 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 57 games (-18.50 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 57 games (-17.39 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 59 games (-11.21 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Team Total Over in 3 of their last 14 games (-10.05 Units / -61% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 57 games (-9.85 Units / -16% ROI)

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

When Daniel Gafford (WAS) is below his assist average (1.0 asts) , his team is 14-22 (.389) this season — tied for 29th lowest among NBA players; League Avg: .481

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

The Cavaliers were 7-19 (.269) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Cavaliers were 5-23 (.179) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .413

The Cavaliers were 6-36 (.143) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

The Cavaliers are 19-6 (.760) when they win the turnover margin this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .561

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. Wizards - Saturday's Game, Feb. 26

  • Collin Sexton (Cavaliers): Sexton underwent surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Rajon Rondo (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Rondo will miss the next two weeks or so with a right great toe sprain.
  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): The Cavs announced that Garland is dealing with low back soreness. The team says he will undergo rehab and treatment. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Caris LeVert (Cavaliers): The Cavs announced that LeVert will miss this next 1-2 weeks with a right foot sprain.
  • Bradley Beal (Wizards): Beal will undergo season ending surgery on his left wrist, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Wizards): Porzingis did not play in Friday's game (Feb. 25) against the Spurs.

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards had 26.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

The Wizards made 10.2 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards are shooting 47% (1,784/3,785) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers averaged 51.8 points per game (3,726 points/72 games) in the first half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.5

The Cavaliers made 9.9 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Cavaliers averaged 50.3 points per game (3,568 points/71 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 6.1 steals per game (276 steals/45 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Wizards averaged 4.1 blocks per game (297 blocks/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Wizards have averaged 6.9 steals per game (804 steals/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 31.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,299 rebounds/72 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,880 rebounds/118 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (254 blocks/61 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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