Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/5/2024]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Washington Wizards in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Friday's Wizards vs. Cavaliers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Wizards vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Friday's NBA game between the Wizards and Cavaliers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 78% chance of beating the Wizards, and our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 122-113.

According to our model, the Wizards (+10.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 237.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Wizards vs. Cavaliers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Wizards	Cavaliers
Spread	+10.5 (-110)	-10.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+410	-500
Total	o237.5 (-110)	u237.5 (-110)

• The Cavaliers are currently -10.5 favorites versus the Wizards, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Wizards (+10.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at -500. That means you can risk $500 to win $100 for a total payout of $600 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wizards at +410, where you can bet $100 to profit $410, earning a total payout of $510 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 237.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Wizards vs. Cavaliers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Wizards +10.5	-110
Moneyline	Wizards	+410
Total	Under 237.5	-110

While the Cavaliers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Wizards moneyline is the best option because of the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Wizards vs. Cavaliers Player Props

NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the Wizards vs. Cavaliers game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

Kyle Kuzma is expected to lead the way for the Wizards with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.

Wizards Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Wizards:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Kyle Kuzma	24	6	4	3
Jordan Poole	16	3	4	2
Daniel Gafford	13	7	2	0
Tyus Jones	13	3	6	1
Deni Avdija	12	7	4	1

Cavaliers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Cavaliers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Donovan Mitchell	30	6	6	4
Jarrett Allen	17	11	4	0
Max Strus	16	6	4	4
Caris LeVert	14	4	4	2
Isaac Okoro	9	3	2	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Wizards vs. Cavaliers on Friday January 5, 2024.

Wizards vs. Cavaliers Game Information

Friday's action between the Cavaliers and Wizards at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Friday January 5, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

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Conclusion

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