Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.11.26

Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.11.26

On February 11, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers (33-21) host the Washington Wizards (14-38) at Rocket Arena in a matchup that highlights two teams heading in opposite directions. While Cleveland is jockeying for a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference, Washington is navigating a season defined by development and a devastating injury list. With tip-off set for 7:00 PM, the Cavaliers look to capitalize on their home-court advantage against a depleted Wizards roster.

Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup Preview

Washington Wizards Key Stats & Trends

The Wizards’ season has become a trial by fire for rookie Alex Sarr, who leads the team with 17.2 PPG and 7.8 RPG. Sarr’s defensive versatility (2.0 BPG) has been a silver lining, but the lack of veteran support is glaring. With Kyshawn George (4.9 APG) questionable, the playmaking duties fall onto a patchwork backcourt. Washington’s primary struggle remains defensive consistency and offensive efficiency without their primary stars.

Injury Report Washington Wizards

• Bilal Coulibaly (Day-to-day): Coulibaly is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers with right heel soreness.
• Anthony Gill (Day-to-day): Gill (hand) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
• Kyshawn George (Day-to-day): George (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against Cleveland.
• D’Angelo Russell (Out): Wizards’ GM, Will Darkins, said Sunday that he won’t ask Russell to report to the team “until we try to figure out what’s best for him and us in our future.”
• Anthony Davis (Out): Davis (hand/groin) is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
• Cam Whitmore (Out): Whitmore has begun the recovery process for a diagnosed venous condition and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
• Trae Young (Out): Young (knee, quadriceps) will be re-evaluated following the mid-February All-Star break.

Cleveland Cavaliers Key Stats & Trends

Cleveland remains a powerhouse behind Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging a stellar 29.0 PPG and 5.9 APG. The Cavaliers’ identity is built on interior dominance and perimeter spacing. Jarrett Allen (8.3 RPG) provides a formidable wall in the paint, which should prove difficult for a Wizards team missing its primary interior scoring threats. Despite missing Evan Mobley, Cleveland’s depth with veterans like James Harden and Dennis Schroder ensures a high floor.

Injury Report Cleveland Cavaliers

• Dean Wade (Out): Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Washington.
• Evan Mobley (Out): Mobley (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards.
• Max Strus (Out): Strus (foot) is expected to miss at least four more weeks.

Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Best Bet

This matchup is a massive mismatch due to Washington’s staggering injury list. Without Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell, the Wizards lack the firepower to keep pace with Cleveland’s top-tier offense. Expect Donovan Mitchell to exploit the Wizards’ young perimeter defenders early. While an 18.5-point spread is significant, Washington’s lack of depth makes a blowout highly probable.

The definitive pick is Cleveland Cavaliers -18.5 (Spread). Additionally, we are backing the over on the 237.5 total points line. Cleveland’s ability to score at will against a bottom-tier defense, combined with Washington’s fast-paced but inefficient play, suggests a high-scoring affair dominated by the home side.