In the first game of a Sunday NBA TV doubleheader, the Washington Wizards will invade Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Wizards (2-0) are looking to build a playoff team around All-Star G Bradley Beal and must improve on a defense that ranked 25th in efficiency last season. On Friday, Washington limited Chicago to 42 percent shooting during a 102-100 home victory.
Washington F Kyle Kuzma tallied a team-high 26 points on 8-for-16 shooting and pulled down six boards. Bradley Beal chipped in 19 points and eight assists for the Wizards.
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired All-Star G Donovan Mitchell this offseason and are on the rise in the Eastern Conference pecking order. In their season opener, Cleveland was outscored by 11 points during the fourth quarter of a 108-105 road loss against Toronto. The Cavaliers held a 52-36 advantage in points scored in the paint and shot 49 percent from the field.
Donovan Mitchell impressed in his team debut, finishing with a game-high 31 points (12-21 FG) and nine assists. Jarrett Allen added 13 points, ten rebounds, and two blocks for the Cavaliers.
Recent Betting Trends
- Wizards are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games.
- Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
- Under is 5-0 in Wizards last 5 overall.
- Over is 11-5 in Cavaliers last 16 overall.
- Wizards are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Free NBA Pick:
Washington Wizards +3.5