- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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This Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3) will face off against the Washington Wizards (1-7) at Capital One Arena.
In their previous matchup, the Cavaliers triumphed over the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 132-121. Cleveland showcased an impressive 53.3% shooting accuracy (49 of 92) and successfully made 18 out of 44 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 16 out of 17 attempts, achieving a stellar rate of 94.1%. On the rebounding front, the Cavaliers recorded 34 total rebounds, with 10 coming off the offensive glass. They also tallied 33 assists and forced the 76ers into 19 turnovers while clinching 9 steals. Defensively, Cleveland allowed Philadelphia to shoot 48.9% from the field (44 of 90), while the 76ers dished out 26 assists and managed 9 steals. Philadelphia collected 43 rebounds overall (15 offensive, 28 defensive) and blocked 7 shots. Their free-throw shooting rate was 70.0%, converting 21 of 30 attempts, and they made 12 out of 31 three-pointer attempts. The foul count was close, with the Cavaliers committing 22 fouls compared to the 76ers’ 23.
Donovan Mitchell was a standout performer in the last game, scoring 46 points on 15 of 21 shooting. He played for 35 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and contributed 8 assists while achieving a shooting percentage of 71.4%.
Heading into this matchup, Cleveland holds a season record of 5-3. The Cavaliers average 116.4 points per game (ranked 19th) on 45.6% shooting. They have a 35.6% success rate from beyond the arc (129 out of 362) and a free-throw percentage of 77.1%. As a unit, Cleveland averages 40.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 213 assists this season, ranking 13th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over 16.3 times per game and average 22.3 personal fouls per game.
On defense, the Cavaliers force their opponents into 18.5 turnovers per game while averaging 23.4 fouls. They allow a 37.2% success rate on three-pointers and rank 9th in points allowed per game (114.8). Cleveland’s opponent shooting percentage stands at 46.8% (324 of 692) as they allow 45.1 rebounds per game. They rank 12th in the league for assists given up, with 207 allowed thus far.
In their last outing, the Wizards fell to the Celtics, losing 136-107. Washington secured 29 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards, totaling 40 rebounds. They turned the ball over 19 times while managing only 2 steals in that game. The Celtics committed 24 fouls, leading to 27 free throw attempts for the Wizards, of which they converted 20, resulting in a 74.1% rate. From the three-point line, Washington netted 9 out of 27 attempts (33.3%), and finished shooting 48.8% from the field (39 of 80). Conversely, Boston shot 54.7% from the field, converting 52 of 95 shots, while also finishing with a three-point success rate of 39.0% (16 out of 41) and 76.2% from the free-throw line (16 out of 21). In terms of rebounding, Washington allowed Boston to secure 12 offensive rebounds out of 40 total.
In that game, Alex Sarr emerged as a key player for the Wizards, scoring 31 points in 29 minutes of play, delivering 2 assists, and shooting 60.0% (12 of 20) from the field while claiming 8 rebounds.
Washington currently sits at 1-7 for the season. They commit an average of 23.5 fouls per game and boast a free-throw percentage of 70.9%. The Wizards average 25.9 assists per game (20th in the league) and 17.5 turnovers. With a total of 895 points on the season (averaging 111.9 per game), Washington brings in 45.9 rebounds per game while shooting 45.7% from the field, placing them 20th in the league.
Defensively, the Wizards allow a 36.6% shooting rate from long-range (119 of 325) and permit opponents a free-throw success rate of 81.9%. They surrender 29.3 assists and 48.8 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 28th in the league, respectively. In points allowed, the Wizards rank last in the NBA, giving up 128.1 points per game. They manage to force 12.1 turnovers per game but allow teams to shoot 48.5% from the floor (24th in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Washington
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