Cavaliers vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 12

Cavaliers vs. Wizards Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: FDSOH and MNMT2

The Cleveland Cavaliers (51-30) host the Washington Wizards (17-64) after winning three home games in a row. The Cavaliers are heavy favorites by 17 points in the matchup, which begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The matchup's point total is set at 239.5.

Cavaliers vs. Wizards Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Wizards Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (87.8%)

Cavaliers vs. Wizards Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 32 times over 81 games with a set spread.
• The Wizards have played 81 games, with 33 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 40 times this season.
• Wizards games this season have gone over the point total 45 times in 81 opportunities (55.6%).
• Cleveland owns a better record against the spread when playing at home (16-23-1) than it does in away games (16-24-1).
• When playing at home, the Cavaliers eclipse the total 40% of the time (16 of 40 games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, eclipsing the total in 58.5% of games (24 of 41).
• Washington's winning percentage against the spread at home is .439 (18-23-0). On the road, it is .375 (15-25-0).
• Wizards games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (22 times out of 41) than away (23 of 40) this year.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
• James Harden is averaging 23.6 points, 8 assists and 4.8 boards.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.2 points, 9 boards and 3.6 assists.
• Jarrett Allen's numbers on the season are 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 63.8% from the floor (fifth in league).
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Wizards Leaders

• Bub Carrington averages 10.6 points for the Wizards, plus 3.4 boards and 4.6 assists.
• The Wizards are getting 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game from Alex Sarr.
• Bilal Coulibaly's numbers on the season are 11.7 points, 4.3 boards and 2.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 42.5% of his shots from the field and 31.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 treys.
• Justin Champagnie's numbers on the season are 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He is draining 50.7% of his shots from the floor.
• The Wizards receive 10.4 points per game from Will Riley, plus 2.8 boards and 1.9 assists.

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