Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers: prediction for NBA match
Over the previous 5 seasons, these teams have played 20 matches against each other. The overall statistics of victories for this period is 10:10. Last season the Wizards won all three head-to-head matches with scores 119:110 and 120:105 at home, as well as 122:93 away. But this season, the rivals have already exchanged away victories. On November 11, Washington won 97:94 in Cleveland and on December 4, the Cavaliers won 116:101 in Washington.
Washington Wizards
Magic is marking time at the bottom of the standings, although it seems that the club has come to terms with this. Jamal Mosley’s charges cannot reach a new level, not only because the team was left without leaders, but also because of injuries, since the hospital is now overcrowded. Orlando have lost their last three matches. The team failed to give a fight to New Orleans (104:110), Miami (83:93) and was defeated by Milwaukee (110:127). Mages will again have to confront the reigning champion and again on the home arena, but the last match showed how far the hosts are losing in class to the rival.
Cleveland Cavaliers
At one point, the “cavalry” shot and surprised almost the entire league. Few expected to see such progress from a team that finished last season in the top three in the Eastern Conference and is now fifth. Cleveland had a six-win streak in a row, but then the problems began. JB Bickerstaff’s players faced motivated Boston (101:111) and lost to New Orleans (104:108) in the previous game. In general, “Cavs” should be given its due, but the mechanism is not fully tuned and there are still points that are worth working on. It should be noted that there are important players in the infirmary, but reinforcement is just around the corner. Departure to the capital does not promise an easy walk, so guests will have to try hard for the sake of victory.
Prediction
Cleveland have shown that they are capable and are trying to keep the bar high, but the last match showed that the club also has problems. One gets the impression that the "cavalrymen" are poorly prepared physically, since the ending was poor. You can understand the motivated Washington players who have lost two matches in a row. The team can and knows how to perform better, especially since the "magicians" look great in personal matches against the "Cavs". There is a high probability that we will see Bradley Bill on the floor, so the hosts can count on winning. Our prediction is the victory of Washington Wizards, taking into account overtime at odds of 1.75 at BC 1xBet. The hosts set a goal to return to the playoff zone, so after failures they will try to play the first number, especially at home. The guests clearly do not plan to act according to the opponent's rules, therefore, we expect a real spectacle on the floor and offer a bet on the total. Second bet is for a total over 207 points for 1.50. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.75. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
