Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions - February 11th 2026

Written By Nick Crain | Last Updated at February 11, 2026
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Washington Wizards (17-65) make the road trip to Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) for this matchup on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Cavaliers sit installed by 17.5, and the over/under is 238.5. Bigger numbers usually turn on pace, turnovers, and whether the dog can avoid empty trips.

Cavaliers are 4-1 over their last five, while Wizards are 2-3, which adds a useful form layer to the betting read. This preview is set up to give you a clear betting framework on the spread and total, with key players, injuries, and props supporting the read, and if you are comparing books before locking anything in, our NBA betting apps guide can help you sort through the best options.



Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers picks, odds, and lines

A quick way to frame Washington Wizards is the latest five-game line: last-five ATS: 2-3-0, paired with a handy note in average margin: -63. For tracking late swings without chasing noise, Washington NBA odds is a handy stop that stays updated.

A home-court snapshot for Cleveland Cavaliers is practical when prices land late, and the core notes are last-five ATS: 3-2-0 plus a different read in last-five over-under: 3-2-0. If you are comparing angles quickly, Cleveland NBA odds keeps the home board clean to track and updated.

Money Line +830 FanDuel -1099 Fanatics
Spread -17.0 -108 FanDuel 17.5 -110 DraftKings
Over/Under -105 FanDuel DraftKings

Season Profile Comparison: Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers

This is a season snapshot, organized into four categories so you can see the main levers quickly. In close matchups, the deciding swing often shows up where one team wins both of the key stats in a section.

Record & Scoring

When win percentage and margin agree, it’s typically a reliable read—and here they both lean to Cleveland Cavaliers (65.9, 4.1). For Washington Wizards, the path is turning the game into runs instead of steady quarters, since steady quarters usually favor the better margin team.

Metric Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers
Record (W-L) 17-65 52-30
Win Percentage 14.6 65.9
Points For 112.9 119.5
Points Against 124.9 115.4
Points Margin -12 4.1

Efficiency

Cleveland Cavaliers leads on shooting efficiency (111) and field goal efficiency (56.1), and that combination often reduces volatility. If the game slows, those efficiency edges can become louder because each possession carries more weight.

Metric Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers
Field Goal % 0.7 0.7
Three-Point % 0.2 0.2
Shooting Efficiency 110.4 111
Field Goal Efficiency 53.5 56.1
Free Throw Rate 0.2 0.3
Three-Point Rate 0.4 0.4
Free Throw % 0.8 0.8

Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers

Cleveland Cavaliers owns the better net rating (4.4) and the cleaner turnover profile (13.3), which is a strong “structure” advantage. If Washington Wizards can’t create extra possessions through pressure, the rating edge is more likely to hold.

Metric Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers
Pace 104 102.6
Net Rating -11.4 4.4
Offensive Rating 108.2 116.3
Defensive Rating 119.6 111.9
Turnovers Per Game 15.1 13.3

Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption

Cleveland Cavaliers leads the two extra-possession drivers: offensive rebounds (0.3 vs 0.2) and steals (8.5 vs 8). If that shows up, Cleveland Cavaliers can win the attempt count even without a major shooting edge.

Metric Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers
Rebounds Per Game 41.9 44.4
Offensive Rebounds 0.2 0.3
Defensive Rebounds 0.7 0.7
Assists Per Game 25 28.3
Assist Rate 59.9 65.3
Steals Per Game 8 8.5
Blocks Per Game 5.5 5

For a quick scan, browse NBA spreads and totals to compare updated prices. A clean refresh can reveal where the total is trending.


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Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers Series History and Last Meeting

The last head-to-head game is the simplest datapoint: Cavaliers won 134-124 by 10. The series rows below add a larger view of how the matchup has played out.

Item Value
Last meeting score 134-124
Last meeting winner Cavaliers
Last meeting margin 10
Side Meetings Wins Losses Average margin Total points ATS record Over/Under record
Away 4 2 2 1.8 255 1-1-0 2-0-0
Home 4 2 2 -1.8 255 1-1-0 2-0-0


Wizards vs Cavaliers Quarter Scoring Stats

Use the quarter and half totals to assist identify scoring windows; odds context is available via latest NBA odds. Washington Wizards gets a quick glance in plain terms: best quarter is 3Q, and its stronger half is the first half. Cleveland Cavaliers gets a fresh readout in plain terms: peaks in 3Q with the edge in the second half.

Segment Away Home
1Q Points 28.5 29.6
2Q Points 28.1 28.2
3Q Points 29.3 31.2
4Q Points 25.9 30.5
1H Points 56.6 57.7
2H Points 55.2 61.7


Cleveland Cavaliers has the stronger last-five mark : 4-1 versus Washington Wizards at 2-3. over the last 10, the scoring/allowing profile is not cleanly available in this block, so read it as a quick check.

Metric Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 5 (Form)
Record (W-L) 2-3 4-1
Win % 40 80
ATS record 2-3-0 3-2-0
Over/Under record 4-1-0 3-2-0
Average margin -63 47
Last 10 (Recent Performance)
Points per game 110.4 119.7
Points allowed 119.8 107.8
Margin -94 119
FG % 44.4 49.4
3PT % 35.7 35.9


The spread form is Washington Wizards 40% ATS versus Cleveland Cavaliers 40%. The scoring form is Washington Wizards 50% Over versus Cleveland Cavaliers 50%. If the game turns into quick answers, the total can get stressed even when the margin stays tight.

Metric Washington Wizards Cleveland Cavaliers
ATS W-L-P 22-30-0 22-32-0
ATS Win % 40% 40%
Home ATS Wins 12 9
Away ATS Wins 10 13
ATS as Favorite 1-2-0 15-27-0
ATS as Underdog 21-28-0 7-5-0
Over Wins 27 25
Under Wins 25 29
Over % 50% 50%
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Wizards vs Cavaliers Betting Summary and Game Outlook