Cleveland Cavaliers chase 18th straight win over Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards meet Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena, Thursday 11:00am (NBA). Cleveland Cavaliers have won the last 17 against Washington Wizards.
The big picture
Washington Wizards come in 20th on the ladder; Cleveland Cavaliers are 17th. Cleveland Cavaliers are the side higher up the table.
Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 119.2 points for and 114.7 against.
Form
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
Cleveland Cavaliers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia 76ers 119–95.
Head to head
These sides have met 107 times on our records since 2001: Washington Wizards 42, Cleveland Cavaliers 65.
Last time out (2026-27), Cleveland Cavaliers won 121–111 at Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Cavaliers have won the last 17 against Washington Wizards.
Biggest margin between these two: Cleveland Cavaliers by 39 points in 2023-24 (140–101).
Players to watch
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (23.4 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27) and Trae Young (20 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Cleveland Cavaliers, watch Donovan Mitchell (22.6 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27) and Evan Mobley (19.1 points a game, 72 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Wizards have won 4 of their last 19 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Cleveland Cavaliers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
