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Cavaliers vs. Wizards prediction: Cleveland to win, Donovan Mitchell projected for big game in Friday's NBA matchup [12/12/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards predictions for NBA Friday.
The Washington Wizards will face the favored Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of the Cavaliers vs. Wizards game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Wizards lineup will feature players like CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George and Marvin Bagley, while the Cavaliers will be led by Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Cavs vs. Wizards prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Cavaliers and Wizards 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Cavaliers an 86% chance of beating the Wizards. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 126-114.
According to our model, the Wizards (+14.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 242.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cavaliers | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -14.5 (-115) | +14.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -1100 | +700 |
| Total | o242.5 (-110) | u242.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wizards +14.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Wizards | +700 |
| Total | Under 242.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Wizards +14.5 at the spread.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards player props
Looking for Cleveland vs. Washington NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Wizards.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Cavaliers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Cavaliers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Mitchell | 30 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 52 |
| Evan Mobley | 20 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 47 |
| Darius Garland | 19 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 38 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 33 |
Wizards prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wizards:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| Kyshawn George | 15 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 35 |
| Marvin Bagley | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
| Tre Johnson | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| T. Vukcevic | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
Cavs vs. Wizards game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Wizards and Cavaliers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat the Wizards on Friday, with Donovan Mitchell projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Cavaliers vs. Wizards insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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