Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds and NBA Picks for Tomorrow

The Cavaliers have absolutely no difficulty putting points on the board. Unfortunately for them, preventing the opposition from doing likewise has been an entirely different proposition. It's old news that the Cavaliers possess an explosive offense with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden leading the charge, but their defensive performances have left plenty to be desired. They surrendered 121 points to Brooklyn and another 125 against Minnesota, despite winning both contests. But all is well that ends well for The Land because they have the deep-range acumen to get them out of trouble. Whether that wins titles is another conversation but it certainly lends to the prospect of going Over.

The Cavaliers are facing a Washington outfit that has more than enough offensive firepower to exploit their defensive vulnerabilities. The Wizards have undergone a considerable roster transformation. This is no longer a team that should be dismissed as an afterthought and early results have proven this. Washington has already demonstrated its scoring potential with 128 points against Milwaukee and 124 against Chicago. That's what makes this matchup particularly attractive from a totals perspective. Cleveland should have little difficulty generating offense against Washington, but the Wizards are perfectly capable of answering at the other end. We don't need either side to dominate. We need both teams to score. There's every reason to anticipate that both parties keep the scoreboard ticking.

Wizards vs Cavaliers prediction: Over 239.5 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable to Over 240.