Cavaliers vs Wizards

Donovan Mitchell headlines the Cleveland Cavaliers’ trip to the nation’s capital, intending to exploit a Washington Wizards defense missing its starting power forward due to a sprained ankle. Historically, Mitchell has averaged over 28 points per game against the Wizards, thriving in pick-and-roll sets with Evan Mobley. Meanwhile, Washington’s backcourt is under pressure to provide consistent scoring, particularly with their starting shooting guard nursing a lingering knee issue. Both teams have played well beyond 41 games, meaning the Cavs are chasing a top playoff seed while the Wizards face a monumental climb just to contend. Given Cleveland’s dominant form and Washington’s roster concerns, betting on Cleveland -18.5 is a sensible play.

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