Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling in the 2025-26 season, dropping six of their last 10 games heading into Friday’s matchup with the Washington Wizards.
A long layoff should help the Cavs, as they’ve been banged up a ton in the 2025-26 season with Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Max Strus and others missing time.
Oddsmakers are expecting a huge bounce back from Cleveland on Friday, as it’s favored by double-digits on the road against Washington. The Wizards have just three wins this season, and they have the worst net rating (-15.6) in the league.
Should bettors expect a dominant showing by the Cavs in this Eastern Conference battle?
Here’s a breakdown of the odds, my favorite player prop and a prediction for this matchup.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards Odds, Spread and

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