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) are heavily favored (by 10.5 points) to extend a three-game home winning streak when they host the Washington Wizards (17-64) on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET. The matchup has a point total of 235.5.

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.
• In the Wizards' 81 games this season, they have 33 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 40 times this season.
• Wizards games this season have hit the over on 45 of 81 set point totals (55.6%).
• In home games, Cleveland has a better record against the spread (16-23-1) compared to its ATS record in away games (16-24-1).
• In home games, the Cavaliers go over the over/under 40% of the time (16 of 40 games). They hit the over more often in road games, going over the total in 58.5% of games (24 of 41).
• This year, Washington is 18-23-0 at home against the spread (.439 winning percentage). On the road, it is 15-25-0 ATS (.375).
• Looking at the over/under, Wizards games have gone over 22 of 41 times at home (53.7%), and 23 of 40 away (57.5%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Jaylon Tyson's numbers on the season are 13.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 49.5% from the field and 44.7% from beyond the arc (fourth in league), with an average of 2 made 3-pointers.
• Craig Porter Jr. averages 4.5 points, 3.4 boards and 3.2 assists, shooting 44.7% from the floor.
• Nae'Qwan Tomlin is averaging 5.5 points, 2.8 boards and 0.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Tyrese Proctor is averaging 5.1 points, 1.1 boards and 1.3 assists.
• Larry Nance Jr. is averaging 3.6 points, 2.6 boards and 0.9 assists.

Wizards Leaders

• Bub Carrington averages 10.6 points, 3.4 boards and 4.6 assists. He is also sinking 42.5% of his shots from the field and 40.4% from beyond the arc, with 2 triples per contest.
• Justin Champagnie averages 8.6 points, 5.6 boards and 1.2 assists. He is also draining 50.7% of his shots from the field.
• Will Riley averages 10.4 points, 2.8 boards and 1.9 assists. He is draining 44.3% of his shots from the field and 32% from 3-point range, with 1.1 treys per contest.
• The Wizards are getting 7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jamir Watkins.
• Jaden Hardy's numbers on the season are 9.2 points, 1.5 boards and 1 assists per contest. He is making 42.6% of his shots from the field and 39.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.8 treys.

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