Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards odds, tips and predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers (2-0) and Washington Wizards (0-1) meet on Saturday at Capital One Arena, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Cavaliers against magicians Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Cleveland went 4-0 last season

The Cavaliers emerge as 10.5-point favorites with a 113-101 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons, with the under (224) hitting.

Cleveland displayed a balanced attack, with all five starters scoring in double figures. F Dean Wade and G Donovan Mitchell led with 19 points each, while C Jarrett Allen posted his first double-double of the season, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

The Wizards fell short in their season opener, losing 122-102 to the defending champion Boston Celtics and failing to score as 14-point home underdogs. The Under (231) conceded.

G Jordan Poole led Washington with 26 points, but rookie F Alexandre SarrNo. 2 overall, had a difficult debut, scoring just 2 points on 1 of 7 shots. Washington's struggles from 3-point range were evident, shooting just 7 for 36 (19.4%).

Cavaliers at Wizards odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Wizards +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Cavaliers -9.5 (-110) | Wizard +9.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cavaliers key injuries at Wizards

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• G Saddiq Bey (knees) out
• G Malcolm Brogdon (thumbs) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Cavaliers at Wizards tips and predictions

forecast

Cavaliers 124, Wizards 111

Money line

HAPPEN.

I expect the Cavaliers (-450) to win and cover as they have won 9 of the last 10 meetings. However, instead of betting almost 5 units to win just 1, you should focus on the spread. The Cavaliers should secure a comfortable win.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS -9.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers have made a breakthrough this season despite Strus' absence and are 9.5-point favorites against the Wizards, who will be without Brogdon and Bey.

Despite Poole's outstanding play in their final game, the Wizards were unable to keep up and suffered a significant loss.

The Cavaliers are clearly the superior team and have shown great chemistry and performance so far. I expect them to continue their winning streak with a solid win and comfortably close the gap against a struggling Wizards team.

Over/Under

BET OVER 229.5 (-110).

Given how both teams play, it makes sense to take the over. Last season, Washington struggled with three-point shooting, but frequently got attempts from Poole and F Kyle Kuzma. Its young lineup led the NBA in pace but ranked last in defensive rating, which led to numerous scoring attacks.

On the other hand, Cleveland has an impressive frontcourt with Allen and F Evan Mobleywho are ready to dominate within. With the expected high pace and offensive opportunities, this game should easily exceed the projected total.

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